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Here are major media platforms and outlets that are (or have been) owned or controlled by billionaires who have publicly supported Donald Trump, donated to his campaigns, or are widely considered Trump-friendly (note: some “support” ranges from financial donations to broader political alignment):
📌 1. Truth Social / Truth+
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Platform: Truth Social (and expanded streaming platform Truth+)
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Owner: Trump Media & Technology Group
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Billionaire connection: Donald Trump is the largest shareholder (majority ownership via Trump Media & Technology Group), and the platform was created to serve a pro-Trump, “free speech” audience. Wikipedia+1
📌 2. Fox News / Fox Corporation
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Platform: Fox News Channel (along with Fox Business)
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Owners: Rupert Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch (News Corp / Fox Corp)
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Political stance: Murdoch family media has historically been a major conservative media force that has strongly supported Trump politically and electorally at various times, even if not uniformly. The Guardian
(Note: Fox News itself is not legally owned by Trump — but the Murdochs are billionaires whose media outlets are considered strongly aligned with Trump’s base.*)
📌 3. X (formerly Twitter)
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Platform: X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter
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Owner: Elon Musk (billionaire owner of X)
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Political stance: Musk has been a prominent supporter of Trump’s free-speech framing and aligned with many Trump-era policies; he’s donated to Republican candidates and praised Trump stances, though his political support can be inconsistent. Free Press
📌 4. CBS / Paramount / Warner Assets (Pending or in Flux)
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Potential: Larry Ellison, a billionaire and major Republican donor, has financial links with media investments via his connections to CBS and bidding efforts for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. Some reporting describes him as a Trump-friendly billionaire investing in major news and entertainment properties (including stakes related to TikTok and legacy news brands). The Salt Lake Tribune
(This is evolving — ownership stakes and strategic direction are in flux.)
📌 5. Newsmax
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Platform: Newsmax TV / Newsmax streaming content
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Founder/CEO: Christopher Ruddy (now a billionaire via public trading and expanded business)
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Political stance: Newsmax is known for strong pro-Trump coverage and alignment, and has partnered with Truth Social’s parent company. washingtonpost.com
(Note: Ruddy’s exact billionaire status varies by valuation and year, but Newsmax operates at a scale where its executive is frequently described as highly wealthy.*)
⚠️ Notes & Clarifications
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“Billionaire support” vs. direct ownership: Some outlets are not owned by Trump, but are owned by billionaires who support or strongly align with him politically (e.g., Murdoch-controlled Fox).
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Media landscape evolving: Deals (like Paramount/Warner bids involving Kushner/Ellison) are ongoing and may change ownership of major outlets like CNN or CBS. The Guardian
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Support can vary over time: Billionaires like Musk have mixed or shifting political positions. Questions about support often combine direct campaign donations with editorial alignment or business relationships.
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