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Daily Telegraph
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Donald Trump Jr set to open private club with $768k fee
President Donald Trump's eldest son, Don Trump Jr, is launching a new private members club that will cater to the wealthiest supporters of his father's administration. Named 'Executive Branch,' the invite-only venue in Washington, DC's Georgetown neighbourhood will charge members a $US500,000 ($A768,000) joining fee as well as annual dues, which have not yet been revealed publicly, Realtor reports. Speaking to The Washington Post, Don Jr's business partner in the venture, Omeed Malik, revealed the aim of the club is to provide a space that is 'friendly to Republicans,' something the founders believe will fill a large gap in the market. 'During the 2024 campaign, many of us developed deep friendships and wanted to be able to catch up when our paths crossed in DC,' he explained. 'There aren't a plethora of options that are friendly to Republicans — examples of that abound — and we needed a space where friends can converse without worrying about their conversations showing up in the press the next day.' MORE: Shane Jacobson's big new pub plan Skipping Girl's multimillion-dollar makeover Why these iconic Vic pubs are up for sale The outlet notes the club will offer a 'health-conscious menu' with 'nods' to RFK Jr's Make American Healthy Again initiative. In other words, beef tallow will abound, but seed oils will likely be checked at the door. There will be an array of American dishes on the menu — as well as Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired options — with plenty of cocktails and high-end wines included in the offerings. Memberships will be tiered, per CNBC, and only 200 were made available in the first round, which had already led to a lengthy waiting list as of the end of April, the outlet reported. Among the founding members are a number of well-known characters, including crypto entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, tech investor David Sacks, and venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya. Only a select group of individuals were given the opportunity to become founding members or provided with a chance to join the highest (and most expensive) tier of memberships; however, other, lower-cost options are available, with fees ranging in the 'low six figures,' The Washington Post reported. According to Mr Malik, the aim is to create a truly luxurious experience for members — one that rivals some of the finest private establishments in the world — such as No. 5 Hertford St in London or Carriage House in Palm Beach. '[We wanted] a high-end experience comparable to the finest social clubs in the world,' he said, before questioning: 'Why shouldn't our nation's capital have a luxury venue like other major metropolitan cities?' Parts of this story first appeared in Realtor and was republished with permission. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: Buyers eyeing forgotten Melb Woolies store Ex-Tiger star eyeing $5m+ deal MCC boss' secret $2m Melb mancave revealed
News.com.au
8 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Donald Trump Jr set to open private club with $768k fee
President Donald Trump's eldest son, Don Trump Jr, is launching a new private members club that will cater to the wealthiest supporters of his father's administration. Named 'Executive Branch,' the invite-only venue in Washington, DC's Georgetown neighbourhood will charge members a $US500,000 ($A768,000) joining fee as well as annual dues, which have not yet been revealed publicly, Realtor reports. Speaking to The Washington Post, Don Jr's business partner in the venture, Omeed Malik, revealed the aim of the club is to provide a space that is 'friendly to Republicans,' something the founders believe will fill a large gap in the market. 'During the 2024 campaign, many of us developed deep friendships and wanted to be able to catch up when our paths crossed in DC,' he explained. 'There aren't a plethora of options that are friendly to Republicans — examples of that abound — and we needed a space where friends can converse without worrying about their conversations showing up in the press the next day.' The outlet notes the club will offer a 'health-conscious menu' with 'nods' to RFK Jr's Make American Healthy Again initiative. In other words, beef tallow will abound, but seed oils will likely be checked at the door. There will be an array of American dishes on the menu — as well as Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired options — with plenty of cocktails and high-end wines included in the offerings. Memberships will be tiered, per CNBC, and only 200 were made available in the first round, which had already led to a lengthy waiting list as of the end of April, the outlet reported. Among the founding members are a number of well-known characters, including crypto entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, tech investor David Sacks, and venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya. Only a select group of individuals were given the opportunity to become founding members or provided with a chance to join the highest (and most expensive) tier of memberships; however, other, lower-cost options are available, with fees ranging in the 'low six figures,' The Washington Post reported. According to Mr Malik, the aim is to create a truly luxurious experience for members — one that rivals some of the finest private establishments in the world — such as No. 5 Hertford St in London or Carriage House in Palm Beach. '[We wanted] a high-end experience comparable to the finest social clubs in the world,' he said, before questioning: 'Why shouldn't our nation's capital have a luxury venue like other major metropolitan cities?'
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
National day of action demonstrations held in Tampa Bay area
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) — A coalition of Pinellas County organizations mobilized to stop what they say is an assault on the nation and the Constitution. Those who agree with the Trump Administration said voters gave President Trump a mandate for stronger immigration policies and to cut back on federal spending. Dozens of people lined street corners in St. Petersburg Saturday as part of what organizers call a national day of outrage. 'There is a ton of people out here, we all want the same thing. We want to protect our freedoms and protect democracy,' said Kimberly Landry, a protestor. National day of action demonstrations held in Tampa Bay area The rally brought together people who said the Trump administration has increased drastic attempts to dismantle government. Critics said a few examples are cutting the federal workforce, proposed cuts to crucial programs, attacks on those who are marginalized through its immigration policy, and undermining democracy by threatening to hold funding against those who disagree with the president. 'We're heading towards an authoritarian nation where more than half the country does not want this and yet it's being forced upon us,' said Landry. Dr. Sirena Pellarolo is the president of the Republican Club of Greater Largo. She argues President Trump is doing what he was elected to do, and is abiding by the powers of his office, spelled out in the Constitution. Congressman questions whether state bill could've changed outcome at FSU 'I come from Argentina. I'm a legal immigrant in this country and I know what it is to live under an authoritarian regime and this is not at all what that is,' said Pellarolo. 'What this administration is doing, is going back to that Article 2 and reclaiming those executive powers of the President who is the only person that has been elected by the whole nation.' Protesters said the actions of President Trump and Elon Musk are putting people on a path for destruction. 'We know that this is not safe for us, yet we're all still here because we don't want to have this experience for our country. People fought hard for us to not have this,' said Landry. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Voter turnout by ward shows low participation citywide
TUPELO — Elections and voting are the bedrock of American democracy, from the presidential election down to local representation, and Tupelo is one of many municipalities that held municipal primaries on April 1 with low participation. With a population of 37,652 and 29,333 registered voters, just 14.68% of Tupelo's voting population took part in the municipal primary election, which decided most of the city's races. Just 4,305 individuals, 3,680 of whom were Republican, decided who would serve as mayor. There were no Democrat or independent candidates in this year's mayoral race. There will be no vote for the seat in the general election on June 3, meaning those who voted in the Democratic Party primaries to decide their council representation had no voice in the mayoral race. 'We always try to encourage as much turnout as possible,' Tupelo Municipal Republican Committee Chair Richard Stone said. 'The Republican Club and any entity encourages people to go out and vote. We want to make sure the masters of our government are actively having a say in how the government moves.' Charles Penson, Tupelo Municipal Democrat Committee chair, said turnout was light among both Democrats and Republicans, which is never ideal. 'I think part of it had to do with a lack of motivation, stemming from the federal (government) all the way down to federal elections,' Penson said. 'There is not a lot of motivation that's been driven by a party or a candidate in this local election.' Participation in the Lee County presidential and gubernatorial primary was at 20% last March, with a total turnout of 62% in the November general election. In the primary, 3,791 Tupelo residents voted, which comes out to about 15%, which is in line with last Tuesday's primary. The city had a 57% turnout in the general election last November. The interesting data point shown in the numbers provided by the city is that the three precincts with the highest turnout did not have candidates running for council. Ward 1 Councilman Chad Mims and Ward 6 Councilwoman Janet Gaston were both unopposed. Precinct 1, which is in Ward 1, had about 32% turnout. Precinct 2, also in Ward 1, had a 24% turnout. Precinct 10, in Ward 6, got about 22% turnout. Precinct 10 had the largest volume of voters with 807 ballots counted out of 3,767 voters. Penson said the fact that those voting in the Democratic primary could not vote in the Republican mayoral race was less an issue of the system and more of a problem of the local Democratic party being unable to bring forth a candidate for the race. 'I look at it as more of a failure of the Democrats to field a candidate in the mayoral race,' he said. Stone noted that Mississippi law allows people to vote in whichever primary they choose regardless of party affiliation, which allows for crossover that other states with closed primaries, in which voters must register with a party, do not. In Ward 4, between its two precincts, there were a total of 387 votes from a potential of 5,726 combined registered voters, leading to a 7% turnout. Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis secured a seventh term in office with a combined total of 161 votes, which was 66% of the total votes cast. Those 161 voters represent 2% of the potential voters in Ward 7. Penson said the reason for this low turnout can't be placed on one specific issue, but he noted it pointed to two things: residents being satisfied with Davis's performance and a lack of door-to-door campaigning. Meanwhile, in Ward 7, which has the highest number of registered voters, turnout was about 9%. Out of 6,272 registered voters, only 536 individuals cast a ballot for mayor or Ward 7 council person. The distinction is that if a voter wanted to vote for their council representation, they couldn't vote for their mayoral candidate because no Republican candidates ran in Ward 7. Standing in the middle of the pack was Ward 5, which got close to 18% voter turnout, or 559 votes out of a potential 3,140. This race has no incumbent and three candidates: Steven Coon, Mike Horton and Bentley Nolan, vying for the Republican ticket in the June 3 general election against unopposed Democrat Candria Lewis. Nolan received 261 votes, or 47%, of the total votes cast. Coon earned 200 votes, or 36%. Horton earned 93 votes, or 16%. This triggered a runoff election because no candidate gained a clear majority. On April 22, Coon and Nolan will face each other again. Outgoing Incumbent Ward 5 Councilman Buddy Palmer said he believed the turnout was "much too low" for him and worries that turnout may be an even bigger issue in the upcoming runoff. He said that he has spoken to both candidates and believes they are doing a great job of getting out there to energize the voter base. Stone, who is also the vice president of the Lee County Republican Club, echoed Palmer's sentiment, adding that every organization in which he's a part is actively encouraging individuals to vote in the primary and in the general election. Stone noted while low turnout is an issue, it can make races more competitive, leading to situations where a handful of votes can change the course of an election. Because of the tightness of low turnout races, he said, it pushes candidates to get more involved and activate their base of support. 'It comes down to how much interface the candidates have with their constituents … it comes down to who can motivate their people to come out and vote,' he said. 'The (local Republican) party will be doing everything we can on Facebook … and avenues like that, but it comes down to the folks that have a stake in it and feel they need to come out and participate.'
Los Angeles Times
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Laguna Woods Republican Club invites pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to speak Friday, Democrats plan vigil and rally
A Jan. 6 insurrectionist who was pardoned by President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Friday at a meeting of the Republican Club of Laguna Woods, and members of the Laguna Woods Democratic Club and their counterparts from Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo and Irvine are planning to protest. Jeffrey Scott Brown was convicted by a jury and sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for participating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He was pardoned by Trump after he was inaugurated for a second term in January. The Republican Club of Laguna Woods invited Brown to speak at a meeting Friday at a Laguna Woods community clubhouse, billing him as a 'victim of the Jan. 6 tragedy.' The meeting is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. The Laguna Woods Democratic Club is planning a vigil and a rally to protest Brown's appearance at the meeting and in the community. 'I know that this man has spoken at other venues and was quite animated,' Mary Ribando, president of the Laguna Woods Democratic Club, said. The vigil is planned to start at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Gate 7 of the Laguna Woods Village on El Toro Road across the street from Stater Bros. market. A protest is then planned in the parking lot of Clubhouse 5 in the Laguna Woods Village, the site of the meeting. Brown, 58, of Santa Ana, was found guilty in federal court of seven felonies, among them assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement officers, using a dangerous weapon and interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder. Prosecutors said he took pepper spray from a police officer and then used it on Capitol Police during the Jan. 6 melee. After his conviction in December 2022, Brown started his prison sentence in April 2023 and was released from a federal correctional facility in Lompoc after serving time in 11 prisons. During his trial, Brown called himself a political prisoner. The Republican Club highlights Brown's achievements as an Eagle Scout with a bachelor's degree in business administration and an FAA commercial pilot license. Pat Micone, the president of the Republican Club of Laguna Woods, denied a request by City News Service to be interviewed. She said in an email response, 'Our Governing [Board of Directors] has decided to not allow press nor an interview.' Ribando said she was contacted by a number of Democratic groups who were 'incensed about the idea of celebrating this man.' 'Everyone saw what happened on Jan. 6 and people who say they didn't see it, I don't know, they must live under a rock,' Ribando said. 'It's demeaning to hear people play it down. It was an appalling sight. It was an embarrassment for us as a country. We weren't planning anything inside until we got pushback from residents who said it's not enough to do it outside. We want to be inside, show them that we're not happy with them coming into our space with this person.' Ribando said she contacted the administration of the Laguna Woods Village about how they disagreed with the decision to allow Brown to speak at the Republican Club meeting. Ribando said she was told that the clubs are independent and they have autonomy from the Village administration. Each club and its members have freedom of speech. In response, Ribando told the Village administration the Democratic Club was going to protest the event at the clubhouse. Village security and the Orange County Sheriff's Department are aware of the planned protests. Ribando told her club members the gathering needs 'to be a quiet, respectful and peaceful vigil. No confrontation.'
