Jonathan Karl

ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent. Author of "RETRIBUTION: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America" - Order here:

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

"An exceptionally brilliant portrait of how politics pulled America, kicking and screaming, into 2025 by one of the best, toughest and non-partisan reporters the United States is so very fortunate to have." 

- Bob Woodward on “Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America”

[All American @AllAmerican202]

You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime …

In the year of the cat …

[This Week @ThisWeekABC]

SUNDAY: @jonkarl travels to New York City for a behind the scenes look at a beer recipe from George Washington older than America itself and the brewery that resurrected the centuries old beer ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. @ThisWeekABC https://t.co/5f7g2Rtb4s

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

Trump is right: His Iran MOU is not like Obama’s JCPOA

A tutorial on the differences -

[Justin Fishel @JustinFishelABC]

Trump vs Obama Iran deal https://t.co/1rsUyXgsDq

[Good Morning America @GMA]

New problems have emerged with the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., where algae has turned the water green and “American Flag Blue” paint is peeling from the bottom. @jonkarl  reports.

[World News Tonight @ABCWorldNews]

Washington’s iconic Reflecting Pool is still green from persistent algae – and now the brand new “American Flag Blue” paint is peeling off the bottom. As crews clean the pool, @JonKarl reports on mounting questions over the $14 million project. https://t.co/wpx6Y5sGc3

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

National Park Service employees and contractors to trying hard to clean the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial. So far the algae seems to be winning. As for the American flag blue paint, it’s starting to peel from the bottom of the pool — a short-lived $14 million paint job.

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

@tomselliott @SenWarren @grok So, @grok, Elon Musk is worth 5 times the collective endowments of all the Ivy League universities?

[Rand Paul @RandPaul]

I've spent my career warning against regime change wars, nation-building, and endless military entanglements. The same voices now attacking Trump's Iran deal are the architects of every failed intervention of my lifetime.

This war must end. I stand with President Trump on peace.

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

“This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.”

[U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. @SenBillCassidy]

Reagan is rolling over in his grave. Iran’s nuclear ambitions were not curbed, and they have learned that threatening the Strait of Hormuz works and will undoubtedly leverage it in the future. Now, Iran gets to build brand-new infrastructure under this deal.

Before the war, the strait was open, Iran was being crushed by sanctions, and 13 service members were still alive. Now, 13 Americans are dead, families have paid billions at the pump, sanctions will be lifted, and the bombing has stopped. This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.

[ABC News Live @ABCNewsLive]

“The biggest thing [President Trump’s] touted — a promise of no nuclear weapons — was in the first paragraph of Obama’s agreement.”

@jonkarl breaks down the key details in the agreement between Iran and the Trump administration and how it compares to the deal that was implemented under former President Barack Obama. https://t.co/WrdKWY5vcd

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

“What’s more important than the actual document is the understandings we have with each other”

[Alayna Treene @alaynatreene]

“People shouldn’t read too much into the language of the MOU,” one US official told me, describing the agreement as a “political document.”

“What’s more important than the actual document is the understandings we have with each other... We came up with language that allows (Iran) to say what they need to say for their domestic politics.”

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

“…the architect of the deal, Vice President Vance…”

[Lindsey Graham @LindseyGrahamSC]

I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to. I will be watching closely the ensuing negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program and other matters.

I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming.

Under our law, any nuclear deal with Iran will be sent to Congress for review and a vote. I look forward to reviewing the final product and I believe it is imperative that the architect of the deal, Vice President Vance and his negotiating partners, be part of the process in presenting the final deal to Congress.

Congratulations to all in getting us to this point. Time will tell.

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

@VP says “economic benefits will flow” to the Iranians but only if “Iran meets its obligations”

[JD Vance @JDVance]

I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal to reopen the Strait and end Iran's nuclear weapons program. First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies concerns are prioritized, and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region. This deal has the potential to remake the region and lead to lasting peace.

I've noticed a couple of bizarre things in the reporting over the last few hours. First, people who (rightly) said Donald Trump was a historic president a month ago now criticizing a deal based on unconfirmed media reports. Second, people who say you can't trust a word said by the IRGC who apparently believe anonymously sourced social media posts.

The president is going to get us a good outcome, one way or the other.

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

The WH has a starkly different description of the preliminary Iran deal than the Iranians.

This is what a senior administration official tells @rachelvscott the deal includes:

1. Nuclear material will be destroyed and removed
2. Nuclear program will be dismantled
3. None of their money released until they perform
4. Strait of Hormuz will be open
5. No Iran funding of terrorist groups

“This is what they agreed to. This is a performance- based deal real.”

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

"Let them impeach and be damned." - Andrew Johnson

#17 in Salvatore Catalano's new series of American Presidents

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[Annie Karni @anniekarni]

Something that appears clear from the outside but appears to hit different when you experience it.

“If he would do that to me, he would do that to anybody,” Cornyn said. “There’s never going to be good enough for him.”

https://t.co/CDytgTBd2T via @hillhulse

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

"If you want to test a man's character, give him power."
- Abraham Lincoln

#16 in Salvatore Catalano's new series of American Presidents

https://t.co/75fxjsEVb6
#America250

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

"If you want to test a man's character, give him power."
- Abraham Lincoln

#16 in Salvatore Catalano's new series of American Presidents

https://t.co/75fxjsEVb6
#America250

[Jonathan Karl @jonkarl]

One for the ages

[NBA @NBA]

AN ALL-TIME ANGLE OF AN ALL-TIME MOMENT.

OG Anunoby’s unreal putback gave the Knicks a 3-1 series lead!