Is lex luthor a political figure in the dceu?

In the DC Extended Universe, Lex Luthor is depicted as a wealthy entrepreneur and founder of LuthorCorp. He uses his corporate resources to influence governments and public opinion, but he is not shown holding elected office or explicitly acting as a politician. His actions in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" revolve around manipulating public perception and political structures to create conflict between Batman and Superman, yet he remains a private citizen with extensive influence rather than a formal political role.