High-end social club debuts in Washington, catering to Trump associates' lofty tastes.
In the heart of Washington D.C., a new, ritzy hotspot for young, Trump-supporting Republicans is about to open. Known as Ned's Club, this exclusive gathering spot sits just a stone's throw away from the White House.
David Sacks, a confidant of President Donald Trump and advisor on crypto and AI, describes the potential clientele as "younger, hipper, Trump-aligned Republicans." The allure of this private club is spreading throughout the United States.
Half a Million Bucks for Exclusive Access
Just getting in the door of Ned's Club during the founding phase requires a hefty $500,000 (€442,900). Trump insider Sacks even admits to being one of the founding members, along with billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya. He hints that this privilege comes with "additional benefits," but fails to elaborate.
Unfortunately, the waiting list for new members has already closed, according to the club's website.
Rockstar Owners
According to Politico, Donald Trump Jr., mega-sponsor Omeed Malik, investor Chris Buskirk, as well as real estate entrepreneurs Zach and Alex Witkoff, are among the owners of Ned's Club. The Witkoff brothers are the sons of real estate developer Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy.
Despite requests, none of the alleged co-founders and owners responded, except for Palihapitiya, who cheekily sent our editorial team a poop emoji.
A New Era in Washington's Social Scene
The Trump administration aims to reinvent the social landscape of Washington D.C. in line with the president's vision, Sacks claims. "The clubs in Washington have been around for ages. They're kind of outdated and stuffy," he says in the All-In podcast he co-hosts. "If there are Republican clubs, they're more from the Bush era, not the Trump era. We wanted to create something new, hipper, and Trump-focused."
He explains that the founders envision Ned's Club as a place where they can avoid running into lobbyists or "fake news reporters."
During the founding phase, when members fork over half a million dollars for a membership, others can potentially join for a lesser fee, Sacks revealed in the All-In episode.
Republican private club memberships start at $5,000
Becoming a regular member of Ned's Club costs $5,000 (€4,429) annually, with an initiation fee of the same amount. A premium membership, similar to the founding membership, goes for $25,000 (€22,100) a year, with a one-time payment of approximately €111,000.
This new private club is set to shake up the political scene in the nation's capital, catering to a younger, more hip, and more dedicated following of the "Make America Great Again" movement. Only time will tell if Ned's Club lives up to its promise.
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- The hefty $500,000 fee for founding memberships of Ned's Club secures additional benefits, as hinted by Trump advisor David Sacks.
- Ned's Club, an upcoming hotspot for young, Trump-supporting Republicans, boasts a diverse group of owners, including Donald Trump Jr., Omeed Malik, Chris Buskirk, and the Witkoff brothers (Zach and Alex).
- Politico reports that the Trump administration aims to revolutionize Washington D.C.'s social scene with the advent of Ned's Club, positioning it as a modern, Trump-focused lifestyle hub.
- Exclusive memberships to Republican private clubs, such as Ned's, can be obtained for a smaller annual fee of $5,000 or a premium membership costing $25,000 each year, with a one-time payment of approximately €111,000.
- The allure of Ned's Club is spreading across the United States and waitlist requests are handled through the club's website, although prominent members like Chamath Palihapitiya have declined further comment.
- Although multiple establishments bear the name "Ned's Club," the latest iteration in Washington D.C. caters specifically to the "Make America Great Again" movement and has the potential to reshape the political scene in the nation's capital.
