Larry Ellison donated $45 million to pro-Trump nonprofit; Oracle later secured role in $500B AI project
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Sydney Lake
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Larry Ellison, Oracle's billionaire cofounder, quietly donated approximately $45 million to a nonprofit supporting Donald Trump's 2024 campaign — funding that wasn't subject to disclosure rules. This stealthy political contribution contrasts with other Big Tech executives who have been more public about their dealings with Trump. The donation reportedly coincided with Oracle landing a starring role in a $500 billion AI infrastructure buildout, raising questions about the intersection of political donations and corporate wins.
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bskyLarry Ellison donated $45 million to pro-Trump nonprofit; Oracle later secured role in $500B AI projectfortune.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledLarry Ellison, the billionaire Oracle cofounder, gave about $45 million to a nonprofit backing Trump's 2024 campaign, people familiar with the fundraising told The Wall Street Journal.
This funding wasn't subject to disclosure rules, according to WSJ, and hadn't been reported until this week.
This quiet donation runs counter to the donations and support from other billionaires for
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