A new private membership club, Executive Branch, co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., has entered Washington’s elite social landscape with a staggering $500,000 initiation fee—and demand is already outpacing availability.
The club, which hosted a high-profile launch party Saturday night, has attracted a powerful mix of members, including several figures from President Donald Trump’s administration, influential tech founders, prominent CEOs, and policy insiders, according to individuals familiar with the event.
Executive Branch is set to officially open within the next month in Washington’s Georgetown neighborhood. In addition to the half-million-dollar membership fee, members will also be required to pay annual dues, the details of which have yet to be disclosed.
Founders and Early Members Reflect Power Circles
The club’s founding team includes Trump Jr., Omeed Malik and Christopher Buskirk of 1789 Capital — the investment firm that named Trump Jr. as a partner last year — alongside Alex Witkoff and Zach Witkoff, sons of billionaire real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, a close associate of President Trump and the current Middle East envoy.
Founding members include heavyweight names such as David Sacks, White House crypto czar, as well as crypto entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss and renowned tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya, sources told CNBC.
In a marketplace crowded with luxury clubs, Executive Branch stands out as one of the most expensive membership clubs in the United States. Its fee dwarfs the likes of Aman Club in New York, where membership costs up to $200,000.
Unlike clubs such as Zero Bond, Core Club, or Casa Cipriani in New York, Executive Branch is expected to maintain a much smaller, highly selective roster, ensuring privacy and exclusivity for its members.
A New Hub for Washington’s Power Players
Those familiar with Washington’s political social scene suggest that Executive Branch could serve a role similar to the former Trump International Hotel, which during Trump’s first term became a magnet for administration officials, congressional leaders, and global dignitaries. However, the hotel also drew criticism for perceived ethics conflicts and was sold by the Trump Organization in 2022.
The exclusive launch event on Saturday night included notable attendees such as:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins
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Attorney General Pam Bondi
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
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Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino
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Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Tech industry leaders, including Adam Foroughi, CEO of AppLovin, were also among the guests.
Membership by Referral Only
Admission to Executive Branch requires more than just a sizable bank account. Prospective members must undergo a rigorous vetting process and receive a referral from existing members or founders. Even offers to pay $1 million for immediate membership have been turned away, insiders say.
"We don’t want members of the media or just a lot of lobbyists joining," said one source close to the club. "We want people to feel comfortable having conversations in privacy."
As Executive Branch prepares to open its doors, it is poised to become one of the most sought-after and talked-about private venues for America’s wealthiest and most influential individuals, offering them a discreet and exclusive environment for networking, deal-making, and socializing.
