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After Buying Paramount, MAGA Billionaire Larry Ellison’s Son Now Wants Warner Bros. Discovery: Report

The article reports that David Ellison, the son of billionaire Larry Ellison, is reportedly interested in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. This comes after Ellison's previous acquisition of Paramount Pictures. The article suggests that Ellison's political alignment with former US President Donald Trump has paved the way for his business ambitions. It implies that Ellison is now "getting greedy" and seeking to control the "crown jewel of American movie studios." The article does not provide any direct quotes or verifiable sources to support the claims made. It appears to have a critical tone towards Ellison's actions and perceived political motivations. Overall, the article suggests that David Ellison, a billionaire with ties to the MAGA movement, is seeking to expand his media empire by targeting Warner Bros. Discovery, a major Hollywood studio.

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Larry Ellison Is a ‘Shadow President’ in Donald Trump’s America

The article suggests that Larry Ellison, the co-founder and CTO of Oracle Corporation, has become a powerful figure in Donald Trump's America, akin to a "shadow president." Ellison's close ties with the Trump administration, including his…

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Larry Ellison Is a ‘Shadow President’ in Donald Trump’s America

The article suggests that Larry Ellison, the co-founder and CTO of Oracle Corporation, has become a powerful figure in Donald Trump's America, akin to a "shadow president." Ellison's close ties with the Trump…

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TikTok Deal Could Make Oracle Founder Larry Ellison a New Kind of Media Mogul

Oracle's co-founder Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison are set to become media moguls if the proposed TikTok deal goes through. The Ellisons have been known to be supporters of President Trump, and this deal could…

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Murdochs likely to be involved in US TikTok deal, Trump says

The news article discusses the potential involvement of the Murdoch family in a deal related to the TikTok app in the United States. According to President Trump, Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael…

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After Buying Paramount, MAGA Billionaire Larry Ellison’s Son Now Wants Warner Bros. Discovery: Report

The article reports that David Ellison, the son of billionaire Larry Ellison, is reportedly interested in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. This comes after Ellison's previous acquisition of Paramount Pictures. The…

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T2 · Outlet reportWiredSep 24, 2025

The article suggests that Larry Ellison, the co-founder and CTO of Oracle Corporation, has become a powerful figure in Donald Trump's America, akin to a "shadow president." Ellison's close ties with the Trump administration, including his…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTSep 23, 2025

Oracle's co-founder Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison are set to become media moguls if the proposed TikTok deal goes through. The Ellisons have been known to be supporters of President Trump, and this deal could make them the owners…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCSep 21, 2025

The news article discusses the potential involvement of the Murdoch family in a deal related to the TikTok app in the United States. According to President Trump, Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoSep 11, 2025

The article reports that David Ellison, the son of billionaire Larry Ellison, is reportedly interested in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. This comes after Ellison's previous acquisition of Paramount Pictures. The article suggests that…

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