Larry Ellison linked to TikTok and U.S. media takeover
NPR reports (Oct. 6, 2025) that billionaire Larry Ellison — Oracle co‑founder and a close ally of President Trump — is part of a consortium tied to a proposed takeover that could place major assets including CBS, Paramount‑linked properties (and CNN) alongside TikTok under his family's media holdings. The profile outlines Ellison’s low public profile, his influence in tech and media, and the national significance of a deal that would reshape U.S. media ownership and invite regulatory scrutiny.
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📌 Key Facts
- Larry Ellison, co‑founder of Oracle and a prominent U.S. billionaire, is named by NPR as part of the group tied to the TikTok takeover (reported Oct. 6, 2025).
- NPR notes Ellison’s family empire 'could soon own CBS, Paramount, CNN and TikTok,' indicating potential consolidation of major U.S. media properties under his influence.
- The story emphasizes Ellison’s political connections (friend of President Trump) and the likely U.S. implications for media markets and regulatory review.