Inside Larry Ellison's Wide Web of Power, Money and Politics, As Oracle's Data Centers Claim Force Majeure
- Posted on October 1, 2026
- By Vanity Fair
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- 1 min read
In brief
Larry Ellison's influence extends across multiple sectors including technology infrastructure, social media platforms, and political circles. As Oracle's data centers face operational challenges invoking force majeure clauses, Ellison's strategic positioning in Silicon Valley, entertainment, and government demonstrates how concentrated wealth translates into widespread institutional power. This investigation explores the interconnected network of business interests and political connections that define his contemporary empire.
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Inside Larry Ellison's Wide Web of Power, Money and Politics, As Oracle's Data Centers Claim Force Majeure
The $200 billion software titan has suctioned himself to many hubs of influence—from data centers to TikTok to Hollywood studios to the Oval Office itself. Tom Dotan dives deep into Ellison’s kingdom, starting on the island enclave of Lanai.
