Activists Plaster New Name on Larry Ellison’s Superyacht

A group of activists from the political action group Led By Donkeys made headlines over the weekend after renaming tech billionaire Larry Ellison's private megayacht with a new name. The $160 million yacht, originally named Musashi, was moored at a storage dock in the French Riviera when the four activists approached it. They quickly set about plastering the hull with a massive decal reading "The Trump Propagandist" in bright gold lettering. The activists released the footage as part of a campaign to protest Ellison's significant influence over media and politics.

Ellison has previously made headlines for renaming a former yacht when he realized its name spelled "I'm a Nazi" backward. The activists' video states, "It's called the Musashi, but not for long — because we're about to rename it." The group's action comes as Ellison has spent millions of dollars campaigning for right-wing politicians and political initiatives through his AI-cloud company, Oracle. He was recently appointed to Donald Trump's newly formed "Council of Advisors on Science and Technology," which includes other tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, and Jensen Huang.

Led By Donkeys declared in their video, "He's a big Donald Trump supporter, and a close friend of Benjamin Netanyahu." The video also highlights Ellison's recent control over TikTok in the US, where prominent pro-Palestinian voices were silenced almost immediately. The Ellisons bought Paramount, giving them control over CBS news, and their coverage on Iran has been notably pro-war. The group also mentioned that the Ellisons will soon take over Warner Brothers, giving them control of CNN.

The activists' video concludes with the statement, "And that is why we've renamed this superyacht 'The Trump Propagandist.'" They argue that the billionaires are buying up the news to support their friends, the politicians who are pushing the world into chaos and war. The act of renaming the yacht is a bold statement against Ellison's influence and the impact it has on global affairs and media.

The incident has drawn attention to Ellison's extensive reach and the potential consequences of his involvement in politics and media. The activists' action serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with such power, and the need for transparency and accountability in the face of growing influence over news and public opinion. As Ellison continues to expand his influence, the actions of groups like Led By Donkeys aim to shed light on the potential dangers and consequences of unchecked power in the realm of politics and media.