Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, has emerged as a significant influencer in Trump's second administration, surpassing other tech giants. The FCC approved the $8.4 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media due to Ellison's lobbying efforts and connections with the administration. His son, David, is instrumental in discussions with officials to ensure favorable outcomes for business decisions. The merger will enable Ellison to implement major changes at CBS, including a focus on aligning its content with the Trump administration's initiatives and reworking diversity guidelines.
On Thursday evening, the Federal Communications Commission voted to approve Paramount's $8.4 billion merger with fellow entertainment firm Skydance Media, a deal that took considerable lobbying from the Trump administration and connections to Larry Ellison.
Larry Ellison's son, David, played a key role in meetings with Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr to facilitate the Skydance-Paramount merger, reflecting the influence Ellison has in shaping media narratives.
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