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Pro-Israel Billionaire Larry Ellison Vetted Marco Rubio's Loyalty, Hacked Emails Reveal

The Young TurksOctober 27, 202515 min189,587 views
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Ellison's Influence on Rubio's Presidential Bid

  • 💰 A report reveals that in 2015, billionaire Larry Ellison funded Marco Rubio's presidential campaign only after ensuring Rubio's loyalty to Israel.
  • 📧 Hacked emails show Ellison corresponding with Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor about Rubio, with Ellison stating Rubio would be a "great friend for Israel."
  • 💸 Ellison later donated $5 million to a pro-Rubio Super PAC, highlighting a pattern of financial support tied to foreign policy alignment.

Ellison's Expanding Media and Tech Holdings

  • 📱 Oracle, co-founded by Ellison, is set to manage TikTok's algorithm and security, a move with implications for content moderation, particularly regarding pro-Palestinian content.
  • 📺 Ellison's son is reportedly acquiring major media outlets like CBS News, CNN, and Warner Brothers, with Bari Weiss shaping editorial direction.
  • 🌐 This expansion suggests a potential for increased censorship and control over information flow, especially concerning criticism of Israel.

Tony Blair Institute and Surveillance Vision

  • 🤝 Ellison has donated over $350 million to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), which advises governments on strategy, policy, and technology.
  • 👁️ Ellison has articulated a vision for a surveillance state where AI monitors individuals, potentially used to enforce behavior and suppress dissent.
  • 🔗 A former TBI employee described the institute and Oracle as inseparable, with TBI acting as a sales vehicle for Oracle's services.

Gaza Peace Plan and Tony Blair's Role

  • 🕊️ Tony Blair is slated to head a new international transitional body overseeing a proposed Palestinian committee for Gaza's governance.
  • ✍️ The Blair Institute was tasked with developing a post-war plan for Gaza, indicating a significant role in the region's future.
  • 🇵🇸 This involvement is viewed critically, given Blair's funding by Israeli supporters and his perceived alignment with Israeli interests.

Allegations of Foreign Influence and Corruption

  • 🇺🇸 Critics argue that politicians like Rubio and Biden are beholden to foreign interests, particularly Israel, due to substantial financial contributions and lobbying efforts.
  • 💸 The Young Turks highlights that US politicians receive significant funding from the Israeli lobby, questioning their allegiance to American interests.
  • 📢 The report suggests that this financial leverage leads politicians to prioritize foreign policy objectives over domestic needs, with accusations of "legal bribery" and "dark money."
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