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Sebastian Gorka departed Aug. 25, 2017
White House Office (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Strategic Initatives Group | $155,000 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Breitbart News Network National Security Editor
- FOX News Network Counter Terrorism Strategist
- Institute of World Politics Vice-President & Professor
- Marine Corps University Foundation Major General Horner Distinguished Chair of Military Theory
- Threat Knowledge Group Chairman
Former Compensation Sources
- Breitbart News Network Responsible for quality of National Security coverage
- Institute of World Politics Responsible for National Security Business Development and teaching
- Marine Corps University Foundation Lecturer in Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism, supporting the USMC
- Regnery Publishing Advance and Royalty payments as author from 2 books contracts.
- Threat Knowledge Group Directing training and research in National Security
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of World Politics | $63,000 | |
| Marine Corps University Foundation | $67,500 | |
| FOX News Network | $4,320 | |
| Breitbart News Network (Media) | $38,200 | |
| Threat Knowledge Group (National Security Training and Analysis) | $7,500 | |
| 403B Retirement Account Institute of World Politics | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| AF EuroPacific Grth | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| Templeton Foreign | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| RdgWr Crdx SC Val Eq | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| Vic Syca Sm Co Opp | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| Federated Kaufmann | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| Nuveen Mid Cap Ind | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| AmCent Equity Income | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| AF AMCAP | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| AF Growth Fund Amer | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| AF New Economy | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| Davis NY Venture | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| MA Inv Trust | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| TRP Growth Stock | None (or less than $1,001) | |
| PIMCO Total Return | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| Pioneer StrategicInc | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| SEP IRA (cash) | $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| "Defeating Jihad," Regnery Publishing (value not readily ascertainable) | $50,001 - $100,000 |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Ironworks | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| US Bank Account | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Cornell Family Properties, Inc | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of World Politics | Washington, District of Columbia | Unpaid leave for the duration of my government service. No, my employer will not be making retirement contributions | Jan. 16, 2017 |
| Regnery Publishing | Washington, District of Columbia | In 2016 I wrote a book which entitles me to semi- annual royalty payments on books sold. (My last check was for $25,000) Additionally I have signed a contract with the same publisher for a second book that once finished and published will see me receive another $40,000 | July 16, 2016 |
| Institute of World Politics | Washington, District of Columbia | I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan. The plan sponsor will not make further contributions after my separation. | Jan. 16, 2017 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Knowledge Group (national security training and analysis) | salary, LLC distribution | $56,850 | |
| Council on Global Security | consulting fees | $25,500 | |
| Claire Booth Luce Policy Institute - 30 July 2016 | $1,001 - $15,000 | Honorarium | $1,000 |
| Middle East Broadcasting - 4/13, 6/19, 8/10, 10/24 | None (or less than $1,001) | Honorarium | $1,000 |
| Heritage Foundation - 30 Sept 2016 | None (or less than $1,001) | Honorarium | $250 |
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