Jonathan Karl (born January 19, 1968) is an American political journalist. Karl has covered every major assignment in Washington, D.C., including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department, and has reported from more than 30 countries, covering U.S. politics, foreign policy, and the military. He has contributed to various ABC News programs, including Good Morning America and Nightline, and has interviewed many public figures, including Donald Trump, the 14th Dalai Lama and Republican Senator Ted Cruz.