Corporate records for the “Executive Branch,” an elite $500,000-entry-fee private club in Washington, D.C. tied to Donald Trump Jr., reveal that Sean LoJacono—a former police officer central to a viral 2017 misconduct lawsuit—holds a significant “beneficial owner” stake in the venture. While the establishment markets itself as a high-end hub for “Trump-aligned” elites, the inclusion of LoJacono in official filings adds a layer of controversy to the club’s secretive leadership structure.
The $500,000 Entry Fee to Trumpworld’s Newest Hub
Conceived by tech mogul David Sacks as a “hipper” alternative for the MAGA movement, the Executive Branch operates out of a discreet basement location behind a D.C. shopping complex. Despite its unassuming physical footprint, the club commands astronomical membership fees. Initial reports identified a powerhouse roster of co-owners, including Donald Trump Jr., Omeed Malik, Chris Buskirk, and Zach and Alex Witkoff. Subsequent investigations by Mother Jones also highlighted the role of Glenn Gilmore, a California real estate developer who serves as the entity’s president and managing member.
Unmasking the “Beneficial Owner” Behind the Scenes
Investigation into corporate filings submitted to the District of Columbia’s corporations division in March 2025 identifies Sean LoJacono as a “beneficial owner” of the Executive Branch Limited Liability Company. Under D.C. law, a beneficial owner is defined as an individual who either controls at least 10 percent of a company or maintains significant managerial authority over its daily operations.
Gary Kalman, executive director of Transparency International U.S., noted that such a designation implies “substantial engagement” or a “substantial minority stake” in the business. Notably, while LoJacono and Gilmore appear across various filings for the club and its related security entities, Donald Trump Jr. and other high-profile associates are absent from the primary D.C. incorporation paperwork.
A Controversial Legacy in Law Enforcement
LoJacono’s transition to the upper echelons of private club ownership follows a turbulent career with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). In 2017, LoJacono became the face of a national debate on aggressive policing after a video of a “stop and frisk” incident went viral. During the encounter, LoJacono conducted a body search of M.B. Cottingham that led to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
The legal complaint alleged that LoJacono “jammed his fingers” into the suspect’s buttocks and “grabbed his genitals.” Although the District of Columbia admitted no wrongdoing, it paid Cottingham an undisclosed settlement in 2018. Following an internal affairs probe, the MPD moved to terminate LoJacono. Though he successfully appealed the dismissal through a third-party arbitrator in late 2023, he chose not to rejoin the force.
From Police Appeals to Facilities Management
Current professional records suggest a complete pivot in LoJacono’s career path. A LinkedIn profile matching his history lists him as the “Director of Security and Facilities Management” for an unnamed D.C. private club beginning in June 2025. This timeline aligns with the launch of the Executive Branch. Despite his family’s deep roots in federal law enforcement—including a father who was an MPD commander and a grandfather who was an FBI forensic scientist—LoJacono’s leap into the business of political elites remains unexplained.
A Growing Trend of “Controversial” Hires in MAGA Circles
The association between LoJacono and the Trump-aligned club mirrors a broader pattern among MAGA-adjacent power players. In 2025, Silicon Valley investors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz hired Daniel Penny to an investment team at Andreessen Horowitz. Penny, a former Marine, had previously gained notoriety for his involvement in the fatal choking of a man on a New York City subway. These appointments suggest a willingness within the movement to provide professional lifelines to figures who have faced intense public or legal scrutiny.
As of publication, representatives for the Executive Branch, Donald Trump Jr., David Sacks, and Glenn Gilmore have not responded to requests for clarification regarding LoJacono’s specific role or the nature of his ownership stake.
