A private club in Washington, DC, backed by Donald Trump Jr. and other high-profile figures, has been found to have ties to a former police officer with a controversial past, sparking questions about the club's inner workings and the nature of its connections to the Trump family.
The club, called the Executive Branch, has been shrouded in mystery since its launch last spring, with its founding members and co-owners, including Trump Jr., David Sacks, and Chamath Palihapitiya, remaining tight-lipped about its activities. However, a recent review of corporate filings has revealed the involvement of Sean LoJacono, a former Metropolitan Police Department cop who was sued by the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia for allegedly conducting an unjustified and invasive search of a man in 2017.
Inside the Club's Inner Circle
LoJacono's connection to the club's more famous founders remains unclear, but his name appears on official incorporation paperwork as the club's beneficial owner, suggesting he has a substantial minority stake or managerial role in the company. The US Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network defines beneficial ownership information as identifying information about individuals who directly or indirectly own or control a company.
Glenn Gilmore, a San Francisco Bay Area real estate developer and frequent business associate of David Sacks, is also listed on the paperwork as the company's organizer. The club's failure to respond to requests for comment has only added to the mystery surrounding LoJacono's involvement and the nature of his relationship with the club's other owners.
The Security Tradeoff
The revelation of LoJacono's ties to the club raises questions about the kind of security and facilities management he would provide, given his past history. As the director of security and facilities management at the club, LoJacono's role would likely involve overseeing the club's security protocols and ensuring the safety of its members. However, his past actions as a police officer have been called into question, and it remains to be seen how his involvement with the club will impact its reputation and operations.
The club's association with LoJacono is not the only example of MAGA power players employing individuals with questionable pasts. Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, high-profile Silicon Valley Trump boosters, hired Daniel Penny, an ex-Marine who was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide, to join their investment team at Andreessen Horowitz in 2025.
Power and Control
The Executive Branch's connections to the Trump family and other high-profile figures have raised concerns about the club's potential influence and the kind of power dynamics at play. As a private club, the Executive Branch is not subject to the same level of scrutiny as a public institution, but its ties to the Trump family and other powerful individuals have sparked questions about the kind of access and influence its members may have.
As the story of the Executive Branch and its connections to Sean LoJacono continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the club's reputation will be impacted and what kind of consequences LoJacono's involvement will have for the club and its members.
