Larry Ellison donates $1 million to support Lindsey Graham's reelection bid

Oracle founder Larry Ellison donated $1 million to support Lindsey Graham's reelection bid, his largest political donation since 2022. Ellison, the world's second-richest person, has backed Graham's PAC twice, also donating $250,000 in 2020. Ellison's connections to the federal government include Oracle's involvement in TikTok's US operations and a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure.

Larry Ellison, the world's second-richest person, has solidified his political influence by donating $1 million to support Lindsey Graham's reelection bid, his largest political donation since 2022 [2]. This donation further cements Ellison's longstanding relationship with the federal government, which includes Oracle's involvement in TikTok's U.S. operations and a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure [2].

Ellison's connections to the federal government began under the Trump administration, where he played a significant role in shaping policy. For instance, Oracle's involvement in TikTok's U.S. operations, initially proposed by Ellison, was a key aspect of Trump's efforts to control the app's infrastructure [2]. Additionally, Ellison's influence was evident in the approval of the $8.4 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media, which was facilitated by his son, David, and approved by the Federal Communications Commission [2].

Ellison's political donations and influence have also extended to AI infrastructure. The Trump administration's $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure, known as Project Stargate, was heavily influenced by Ellison and Oracle. This initiative, which aims to build out data centers across Texas, aligns with Oracle's expertise in cloud computing and AI [2].

Ellison's political donations and strategic moves are part of a broader pattern of influence that has seen him gain significant control over media outlets and AI infrastructure. His donation to Graham's reelection campaign is just the latest example of his efforts to shape the political landscape in his favor.

References:
[1] https://ubn.news/ten-days-remain-to-end-the-war-the-us-warns-china-about-the-repercussions-if-it-continues-purchasing-russian-oil/
[2] https://slate.com/technology/2025/07/larry-ellison-donald-trump-paramount-skydance-merger.html