A billionaire reaches for power in Trump's shadow:
TikTok is to become US-American. Behind Trump's deal is a man that hardly anyone knows: Larry Ellison ...
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Larry Ellison’s Hidden Power Behind TikTok TakeoverOracle’s co-founder drives TikTok’s $14B US buyout, expanding his sway from tech to politics and media by 2025.
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- Larry Ellison is a key figure in the plan for US investors to acquire TikTok's American operations.
- His wealth surged to $347 billion due to AI advancements and lucrative contracts with leading technology companies.
- Ellison’s reach extends beyond tech into media ownership and political backing for former President Trump.
- The agreement grants US investors an 80% stake in TikTok, leaving ByteDance with a 20% share.
If I could make it 100% MAGA, I would do it.— US President Donald Trump at the signing of the TikTok order.
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