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Topics: Politics, Donald Trump, US News
Emily Brown
Topics: Politics, Donald Trump, US News
Donald Trump's eldest son has teamed up with Trump megadonor Omeed Malik to create a new club for supporters of the president that has a lengthy waiting list and a huge membership fee.
Yes, it costs more than the fancy gym with the sauna and the smoothie bar.
The so-called 'Executive Branch' club has been created by Donald Trump Jr. and Malik with the help of a number of other Trump investors, and it launched after the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner took place on April 26.
The first 'exclusive gathering' of the club was invitation-only, with details shared by Politico after it successfully made the list, but the location - reportedly The Occidental restaurant, near the White House - was only revealed once attendees had submitted their RSVP.
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Among those who attended the first meeting was said to be White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, and White House deputy chiefs of staff Taylor Budowich and James Blair.
According to Politico as well as two sources who remained anonymous, Executive Branch will be located in Georgetown, Washington DC, and hopes to be the highest-end private club that Washington has ever had.
The club will cater to those who are hoping to build and nurture relationships with the Trump administration, meaning the doors aren't open to just anyone.
To ensure the club only attracts those who are serious about being a member, it comes with a hefty membership fee of more than $500,000. It's unclear if you at least get a badge or a secret handshake to go along with it, but we can only hope.
A notice on the official website for the club also explains that membership is 'invitation-only', and that the waiting list for new members is now closed.
The list is also subject to 'annual review', the website states.
Sources who spoke to Axios about the club say it is set to house a bar, lounge, restaurant and boardroom, and the concept is reportedly drawing interest from 'the donor community and the international community'.
Once members have gained entry, the idea is that they will be able to mingle with advisers for Trump and members of his cabinet without the press or prying eyes keeping tabs on them.
As well as Trump Jr. and Malik, Executive Branch is also owned by Malik's business partner Chris Buskirk; and Zach and Alex Witkoff, the sons of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff.
Founding members of the Executive Branch include venture capitalist David Sacks, venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, and investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.