Jonathan Karl
@jonkarl
ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent. Author of "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party" - Order here: http://bit.ly/3QLxsv5
"Don’t believe those who tell you there is no real truth. That’s a lie." It was a high honor to give the speak to the @washcoll Class of 2025. Here's my speech. I promise you: It isn't long. youtu.be/XBs8NHV_Sbw?si…
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…
President Trump faces growing pressure over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files. @jonkarl reports. abcnews.link/TDTr8tR
Amid a growing Republican outcry over the DOJ’s decision not to release the files from their investigation of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Pres. Trump said his AG Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible.” @JonKarl has the latest. abcnews.link/N3Ca5rC
In a 6–3 ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Department of Education—part of a broader effort to dismantle the agency. @jonkarl reports.
So, why is the President imposing 50 percent tariffs on a country the US has had a trade surplus with since 2007?
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Pres. Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil, the United States’ second-largest trading partner, claiming the move is part of the administration’s broader tariff strategy. abcnews.link/iQumY4f
.@JonKarl: “Does the president, in your view, have the authority to fire the Fed chair?” White House’s Kevin Hassett: “That's a thing that's being looked into. But certainly, if there's cause, he does.” abcnews.link/Dn1TxJ6
SUNDAY on @ThisWeekABC with @jonkarl ✅ NEC Director Kevin Hassett ✅ @PierreTABC, @GovChristie & @whignewtons ✅ @MarthaRaddatz & @sbg1 Roundtable: @donnabrazile, @Reince, @RameshPonnuru & @neeratanden abcnews.link/QpGDXks
Let’s not forget that July 4th is also the anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s epic speech (1939) at Yankee Stadium
Sen. Lindsey Graham said it's "too early to tell" if Iran has given up its nuclear ambitions following U.S. strikes against key nuclear facilities, but the Trump ally said he believes it's still the regime's "desire" to make a nuclear weapon. abcnews.link/LXki9X0
Quite a race! The rabbit had a big lead …
Rabbit vs tortoise.. 😅
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries hesitated when pressed by @JonKarl about endorsing Democratic New York City mayor contender Zohran Mamdani. "I have never had a substantive conversation with him. That’s the next step in terms of this process.” abcnews.link/7MwkI7Q
SUNDAY: @selinawangtv reports on the latest from the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee after HHS Sec. RFK Jr.'s recent purge. And Dr. Fiona Havers, who resigned from the CDC this month, speaks with @jonkarl about changes to America’s vaccine policies. abcnews.link/JpspomV
SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: As Senate Republicans race to pass President Trump’s massive spending package, @jonkarl interviews @LindseyGrahamSC about the bill negotiations, and the latest intel briefing about the impact of strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. abcnews.link/b4EByDz
SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: House Democratic Leader @RepJeffries joins @jonkarl after Zohran Mamdani's shock New York City mayoral primary victory. Plus, how will Democrats regroup after the landmark Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions? abcnews.link/nLiLZhp
Sunday on @ThisWeekABC with @jonkarl ✅ @LindseyGrahamSC ✅ @RepJeffries ✅ Dr. Fiona Havers ✅ @devindwyer & @whignewtons ✅ @marykbruce, @jayobt & @selinawangtv report AND @RameshPonnuru, @MariannaReports & @fshakir on the roundtable abcnews.link/iRcDgHh
Sunday on @ThisWeekABC with @jonkarl ✅ @LindseyGrahamSC ✅ @RepJeffries ✅ Dr. Fiona Havers ✅ @devindwyer & @whignewtons ✅ @marykbruce, @jayobt & @selinawangtv report AND @RameshPonnuru, @MariannaReports & @fshakir on the roundtable abcnews.link/yHh1EcA
SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: As Senate Republicans race to pass President Trump’s massive spending package, @jonkarl interviews @LindseyGrahamSC about the bill negotiations, and the latest intel briefing about the impact of strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. abcnews.link/v7xEKS8
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🎶 Daddy’s home… Hey, hey, hey, Daddy. President Donald J. Trump attended the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands.