Larry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout
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While many of Big Tech’s biggest names have been fairly public and open about their dealings with President Donald Trump, there’s one executive who has been more stealth in his dealings with the CEO-in-Chief. Larry Ellison, the billionaire Oracle cofounder, gave about $45 million to a nonprofit backing Trump’s 2024 campaign, people familiar with the fundraising told The Wall Street Journal. This funding wasn’t subject to disclosure rules, according to WSJ, and hadn’t been reported until this week.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Larry Ellison quietly gave millions to a pro-Trump group, and Oracle later won major roles in Trump-backed AI and tech deals.
Key Points:
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Ellison gave about $45 million to a nonprofit backing Trump’s 2024 campaign.
- The donation was not publicly disclosed, and Ellison was less visible than other big tech leaders around Trump.
- Oracle later became a key part of the $500 billion Stargate AI project and joined the group handling TikTok’s U.S. operations.
- The gains also helped David Ellison’s media business, as Trump’s administration cleared major deals tied to Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Ellison’s ties to Trump raise concerns that major deals can be shaped by politics, which may hurt trust in fair markets, regulation, and media rules.
Positive Impact
Oracle’s role in large AI and app deals could bring more US investment, jobs, and faster digital services if the projects deliver as promised.
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Central subject of the article; his donation, Oracle role in Stargate, and ties to Trump drive the story.
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Larry Ellison’s son whose Skydance-Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal is a major part of the story.
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Major public official whose campaign ties, administration actions, and deal approvals are central to the reporting.
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Major media company involved in the merger, lawsuit settlement, and regulatory approvals discussed in the article.
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Key company in the Paramount merger and related Trump-administration clearance described in the article.
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Significant company in the takeover deal that the article says is under review/cleared by the Justice Department.
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Named participant in Stargate, a major supporting company in the AI buildout story.
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