Oracle founder Larry Ellison is making waves across America’s tech, media, and political landscapes. The 81-year-old billionaire — who briefly surpassed Elon Musk this month as the world’s richest man — is now part of a U.S.-backed group set to take control of TikTok, a move that could reshape the nation’s cultural battleground.
This game-changing announcement comes on the heels of a blockbuster merger led by Ellison’s son, David Ellison, who merged Skydance Media with Paramount Global, the corporate giant behind CBS News. David is also rumored to be eyeing a purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN and HBO.
This consolidation signals something bigger than business — it’s a direct challenge to the liberal media machine that has dominated American culture for decades.
Trump’s 2024 Landslide Changed Everything
President Donald Trump’s historic 2024 victory, sweeping every critical swing state, sent shockwaves through Washington and the corporate world. The White House now views this win as a clear mandate to take back America’s culture, which has long been controlled by left-wing media giants.
Already, major networks like ABC and CBS have settled defamation lawsuits with Trump. Both networks have also removed liberal late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert from the air. CBS claims Colbert’s cancellation was “financial,” but most conservatives see it as the first sign of a long-overdue reckoning for biased media outlets.
Media insiders are calling this shift “The MAGA Makeover.” And with Ellison’s rapid expansion, that makeover may soon reach millions of TikTok users and traditional TV audiences alike.
Ellison vs. Liberal Silicon Valley
For decades, Silicon Valley billionaires have overwhelmingly funded liberal politicians and progressive causes. Larry Ellison has always been an outlier, quietly supporting Republicans while staying focused on business growth.
- Past Political Moves:
- Hosted a 2020 Trump fundraiser (though he did not personally attend).
- Funded Sen. Tim Scott’s 2024 presidential campaign before it ended.
- Backed establishment Republicans like Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney in earlier years.
While Elon Musk openly transformed Twitter (now X) into a free-speech platform, Ellison has stayed behind the scenes — until now. With his growing control over TikTok, CBS, and potentially CNN, Ellison is positioned to directly challenge liberal dominance in both entertainment and news.
Why This Is a Nightmare for the Left
The thought of one conservative-friendly billionaire controlling TikTok, a platform with 170 million U.S. users, terrifies Democrats.
Imagine this future:
- TikTok algorithms promoting patriotic, pro-America content instead of woke propaganda.
- CBS and CNN shifting toward balance — or even conservative viewpoints.
- Millions of young voters exposed to Trump’s America First agenda rather than progressive talking points.
The liberal media empire would be dealt a crippling blow, and the left knows it.
America Is Moving Right — Fast
Recent Gallup polling shows America’s ideological shift:
- 37% identify as conservative
- 34% moderate
- 25% liberal
This is a historic turning point. For decades, liberals controlled TV, Hollywood, and now Big Tech. But as the country grows more conservative, media companies face a choice: adapt or fade into irrelevance.
Ellison’s business instincts and Republican ties suggest he understands this better than anyone — and his next moves could reshape the future of American media.
What Comes Next
While Ellison hasn’t fully embraced the MAGA brand like Musk, his actions speak louder than words. Even a slight shift to the right across TikTok, CBS, and CNN would massively amplify Trump’s message heading into 2028.
For conservatives, this represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reclaim the culture — and the left is terrified of losing its monopoly.
The big question now: Will Ellison go all-in with Trump and MAGA, or play it safe to protect his business empire?