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Newsom and California Democrats faulted over Ellison media takeover

Original: "A sizable chunk of California’s Democratic establishment, led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, greased the skids that enabled the

Critics say a sizable chunk of California's Democratic establishment, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, cleared the way for billionaire Larry Ellison and his son David — close allies of President Trump — to gain control of a commanding share of America's media and culture. The claim, circulating widely, argues the takeover succeeded with little resistance from the very politicians who often decry concentrated right-wing influence.

Why now: People are debating the Newsom-led establishment's role in letting Trump-aligned billionaires amass major media power.

Gavin NewsomLarry EllisonDavid EllisonCalifornia Democratic PartyDonald Trump

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• "A sizable chunk of California’s Democratic establishment, led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, greased the skids that enabled the father-son duo of Larry and David Ellison—charter members of Pres. Trump’s billionaire brigade—to gain control of a commanding share of America’s culture and… · RonSupportsYou · 5

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