Jonathan Karl
@jonathankarl.bsky.social
ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and author of “Front Row at the Trump Show”, “Betrayal”, “Tired of Winning” and “Retribution”
Tonight on the Late Show — me and Pete (and Colbert too)
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Tonight on the Late Show — me and Pete (and Colbert too)
I’ll be on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight to talk about my new book “Retribution”
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’ll be on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight to talk about my new book “Retribution”
Weird, fascinating and unexpected …
Spotted at a Barnes & Noble in Seattle
Spotted at a Barnes & Noble in Seattle
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Weird, fascinating and unexpected …
Spotted at a Barnes & Noble in Seattle
Spotted at a Barnes & Noble in Seattle
Huge thanks to Katherine Faulders for the great discussion at @PoliticsProse about “Retribution” - what a crowd!
November 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Huge thanks to Katherine Faulders for the great discussion at @PoliticsProse about “Retribution” - what a crowd!
“Retribution” book signing and discussion with the legendary @KFaulders at @PoliticsProse bookstore in DC at 3pm tomorrow (Sunday). Please come!
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“Retribution” book signing and discussion with the legendary @KFaulders at @PoliticsProse bookstore in DC at 3pm tomorrow (Sunday). Please come!
"I really am scared to death about what's going on in this country. I really believe it is code red. It's five alarm fire,”
Watch my full interview with @GavinNewsom here
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Watch my full interview with @GavinNewsom here
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California Governor Gavin Newsom one-on-one with Jonathan Karl
YouTube video by ABC News
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October 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"I really am scared to death about what's going on in this country. I really believe it is code red. It's five alarm fire,”
Watch my full interview with @GavinNewsom here
youtu.be/lWB0lsSPaAM?...
Watch my full interview with @GavinNewsom here
youtu.be/lWB0lsSPaAM?...
Here’s my interview with @GavinNewsom
A far-ranging conversation on how he is taking on Trump, Democratic failures and Newsom’s future, including whether he thinks he has what it takes to be president.
youtu.be/lWB0lsSPaAM?...
A far-ranging conversation on how he is taking on Trump, Democratic failures and Newsom’s future, including whether he thinks he has what it takes to be president.
youtu.be/lWB0lsSPaAM?...
California Governor Gavin Newsom one-on-one with Jonathan Karl
ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl sits down with California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a wide-ranging conversation from San Francisco City Hall where he began his political career. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: https://abcnews.go.com/devices Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN0PZCe-kwQ&ab_channel=ABCNews Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David Muir here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQOa26lW-uI8ixlVw1NWu_l4Eh8iZW_qN&feature=shared Read ABC News reports online: http://abcnews.go.com ABC News is the home to the #1 evening newscast “World News Tonight with David Muir," “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos, “ABC News Live Prime” with Linsey Davis, plus the daily news podcast “Start Here.” Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcnews X: https://twitter.com/ABC Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcnews WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajTNakKWEKkXoAPIR11 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abcnews
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October 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Here’s my interview with @GavinNewsom
A far-ranging conversation on how he is taking on Trump, Democratic failures and Newsom’s future, including whether he thinks he has what it takes to be president.
youtu.be/lWB0lsSPaAM?...
A far-ranging conversation on how he is taking on Trump, Democratic failures and Newsom’s future, including whether he thinks he has what it takes to be president.
youtu.be/lWB0lsSPaAM?...
Bannon prison buddy — “the biggest Trump can you’ve ever seen” — was a mob hitman who confessed to five murders.
An excerpt from my upcoming book — “Retribution”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
An excerpt from my upcoming book — “Retribution”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Steve Bannon and the Murderers and Hitmen Who Became His ‘Besties’
What the man who has Trump’s ear learned in prison
www.theatlantic.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Bannon prison buddy — “the biggest Trump can you’ve ever seen” — was a mob hitman who confessed to five murders.
An excerpt from my upcoming book — “Retribution”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
An excerpt from my upcoming book — “Retribution”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Reposted by Jonathan Karl
An early review of my upcoming book “Retribution” -
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
Retribution by Jonathan Karl: 9798217047000 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, Betrayal, and Front Row at the Trump Show In Retribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access...
https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
October 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An early review of my upcoming book “Retribution” -
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
An early review of my upcoming book “Retribution” -
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
Retribution by Jonathan Karl: 9798217047000 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, Betrayal, and Front Row at the Trump Show In Retribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access...
https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
October 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An early review of my upcoming book “Retribution” -
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
“An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters... A reporting triumph.”
- Bob Woodward
penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893/r…
“Jonathan Karl’s new book couldn’t be more timely.” - Walter Isaacson
Coming out three weeks from today.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893...
Coming out three weeks from today.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893...
Retribution by Jonathan Karl: 9798217047000 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author of New York Times bestsellers Tired of Winning, Betrayal, and Front Row at the Trump Show In Retribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
“Jonathan Karl’s new book couldn’t be more timely.” - Walter Isaacson
Coming out three weeks from today.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893...
Coming out three weeks from today.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/786893...
This just in - I'll be at the @92ndStreetY on October 27 for a conversation with George Stephanopoulos about my upcoming book - "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America"
www.92ny.org/event/jonath...
www.92ny.org/event/jonath...
www.92ny.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This just in - I'll be at the @92ndStreetY on October 27 for a conversation with George Stephanopoulos about my upcoming book - "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America"
www.92ny.org/event/jonath...
www.92ny.org/event/jonath...
Reposted by Jonathan Karl
I absolutely love this painting.
It breathes with calmness.
Yes, it is Ukrainian art.
Ivan Pylypenko,
The River of Time, 2020
It breathes with calmness.
Yes, it is Ukrainian art.
Ivan Pylypenko,
The River of Time, 2020
August 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I absolutely love this painting.
It breathes with calmness.
Yes, it is Ukrainian art.
Ivan Pylypenko,
The River of Time, 2020
It breathes with calmness.
Yes, it is Ukrainian art.
Ivan Pylypenko,
The River of Time, 2020
"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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBs8...
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBs8...
Jonathan Karl - Washington College 2025 Commencement Keynote Speech
YouTube video by Washington College
www.youtube.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
"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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBs8...
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBs8...
ABC EXCLUSIVE: President Trump is poised to accept a luxury jet as a gift from Qatar.
It’s to be used as Air Force One and then transferred to the Trump library by January 2029.
DOJ insists it’s legal, not bribery, not violation of emoluments clause. w/ @KFaulders
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It’s to be used as Air Force One and then transferred to the Trump library by January 2029.
DOJ insists it’s legal, not bribery, not violation of emoluments clause. w/ @KFaulders
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources
President Trump poised to accept "palace in the sky" as a gift from Qatar: Sources
abcnews.go.com
May 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
ABC EXCLUSIVE: President Trump is poised to accept a luxury jet as a gift from Qatar.
It’s to be used as Air Force One and then transferred to the Trump library by January 2029.
DOJ insists it’s legal, not bribery, not violation of emoluments clause. w/ @KFaulders
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
It’s to be used as Air Force One and then transferred to the Trump library by January 2029.
DOJ insists it’s legal, not bribery, not violation of emoluments clause. w/ @KFaulders
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
As one of his final acts as President, Joe Biden just issued pardons for General Milley, Fauci and the J6 committee.
Biden: “These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.”
Biden: “These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.”
January 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
As one of his final acts as President, Joe Biden just issued pardons for General Milley, Fauci and the J6 committee.
Biden: “These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.”
Biden: “These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.”
Justice Alito confirmed President-elect Trump called him, telling ABC News, “one of my former law clerks asked me to take a call from President-elect Trump regarding his qualifications to serve in a government position. I agreed to discuss this matter with President-elect Trump.”
NEWS -- Supreme Court Justice Alito spoke to Donald Trump Tuesday to recommend a former law clerk for a job in the new admin. Call occurred hours before Trump's lawyers asked the justices to block Trump's criminal hush money sentencing. abcnews.go.com/US/trump-spe...
Trump speaks with Justice Alito amid push to halt criminal sentencing
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke to President-elect Trump Tuesday to recommend a former law clerk for a job in the new administration, ABC News has learned.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Justice Alito confirmed President-elect Trump called him, telling ABC News, “one of my former law clerks asked me to take a call from President-elect Trump regarding his qualifications to serve in a government position. I agreed to discuss this matter with President-elect Trump.”