Elon Musk Podcast Trump's TikTok Deal: The Billionaire Backers
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Sep 25, 2025 President Trump is leading a bold move to shift TikTok's U.S. operations to American investors, promising to keep it running for millions. Larry Ellison and Oracle will gain control over the app's algorithm and user data. The Murdoch family is also expected to influence content through their involvement. Concerns arise about cronyism, as profits may funnel back to Trump's allies. Meanwhile, the deal's massive financial implications and potential risks to user data raise eyebrows about media control and political messaging.
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U.S. Consortium Takes Majority Control
- The Trump administration arranged a U.S. consortium to take roughly 80% control of TikTok U.S. operations.
- Oracle will serve as the trusted security provider and help govern the new entity's data and algorithm control.
Ellison And Oracle Control Algorithm And Security
- Larry Ellison and Oracle are central to the deal, gaining control over TikTok's algorithm and security infrastructure.
- That control places a politically connected billionaire at the center of U.S. content recommendation and data custody.
Question Who Controls Your Feed And Data
- Be skeptical about who controls recommendation systems and where user data is stored.
- Consider whether to keep using platforms if political allies control your feed and data.