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Larry Ellison

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Positions

Co-founder and CTO, Oracle Corporation

Chairman, Oracle Corporation

Organizations

Oracle Corporation

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Co-founder of Oracle and one of the world's richest people. Major Trump supporter who hosted fundraisers at his Hawaiian estate. Oracle acquired TikTok's U.S. operations and bid to acquire Paramount, expanding media control. Oracle provides database and cloud services to government agencies including immigration enforcement. Has praised authoritarian surveillance capabilities.

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Evidence

Hosted Trump fundraiser at his Hawaiian estate, raising millions for 2020 campaign

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Donated to Trump's 2025 inauguration fund and attended inauguration ceremonies

Praised China's surveillance system as a model, saying citizens 'will be on their best behavior' when watched

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Oracle holds major contracts with federal agencies including health databases that could be used for immigration enforcement

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Was on phone call where Trump discussed overturning 2020 election results with allies

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Oracle acquired TikTok's U.S. operations after Trump administration forced sale, gaining control of platform with 170 million American users

Bid to acquire Paramount Global, attempting to expand control over major media and entertainment company

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TikTok under Oracle control reportedly censoring anti-ICE content and posts critical of immigration enforcement, suppressing political dissent on platform used by millions

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