Jonathan Karl

Jonathan Karl is an American political journalist who has spent a long time covering nearly every major beat in Washington, D.C. Karl has reported from more than 30 countries around the world and has appeared on ABC News shows such as “Good Morning America” and “Nightline.”

Since December 2012, Karl has served as ABC News’ Chief White House Correspondent. Karl was also honored with the “Joan Shorenstein Barone Award” in 2011 for his outstanding reporting.

What is the Net Worth of Jonathan Karl?

Jonathan Karl has made a good living as a journalist and as the chief executive of ABC News. Karl has amassed a large wealth of millions of dollars via his various coverings and reportings all over the world, despite all of his hard work and time invested in his career.

Karl is a wealthy man, with an estimated net worth of $11 million.

Jonathan earns an average salary of $106K from his position at ABC News, and he may earn much more now that he has been elected president of the WHCA for the years 2019 and 2020.

Karl has managed to live a wealthy and extravagant lifestyle despite his million-dollar income.

What is Jonathan Karl Famous for?

  • Famous as the Chief White House Correspondent for ABC News.

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When and Where was Jonathan Karl Born?

Jonathan Karl was born in the United States on January 19, 1968. Jonathan David Karl is his given name. He is an American citizen. Karl is of White ethnicity, and his zodiac sign is Capricon.

Jonathan Karl, along with his brother Alan Karl, grew up in their hometown. Since he was a child, Jonathan has had a strong interest in history and journalism. His parents were always supportive of his ambition to become a journalist.

Jonathan’s parents moved to South Dacota while he was a teenager, where they worked and contributed to various oral history testimonials for personnel who assisted Gutzon Borglum in the construction of Mount Rushmore.

Karl attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and received his Phi Beta Kappa diploma in 1990. Karl was also the “Vassar Spectator’s” Editor-in-Chief.

When Did Jonathan Karl Start His Professional Career?

  • Jonathan Karl started his professional career as a researcher and reporter for “The New Republic”, an American magazine.
  • Karl continued working as an investigative reporter for the “New York Post” from 1994 till 1996.
  • Karl also worked as a congressional correspondent for CNN for eight long years since 1996.
  • During his 15 years in Washington, Karl earned himself to respect and a personality for his aggressive investigations of government waste as a fierce government watchdog.
  • Later in January 2003, Karl joined the ABC News as the Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent covering the State Department.

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  • Karl kept on working for ABC News covering almost all national political news and traveling around the world with Secretaries of State Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice.
  • He was posted as Senior National Security Correspondent in ABC News in December 2005.
  • Karl has reported extensively on the situation in Sudan in 2005 visiting the war-torn country three times.
  • Throughout his career, he has interviewed several personalities including Elton John, Bryce Harper, Yankees great Mariano Rivera, Barbra Streisand, George Clooney, Ernie Banks, Yoko Ono, and many others.
  • His writings have been published in “The Wall Street Journal”, “The Weekly Standard”, “The New Republic”, “Reason”, “The Christian Science Monitor”, and the “San Francisco Chronicle”.
  • He even wrote for a political blog, “The Note” run by ABC News.
  • Besides, he has appeared on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos”, “Nightline”, “Good Morning America”, and “World News”.
  • Currently, Karl serves as the Chief White House Correspondent for ABC News in Washington, D.C., since December 2012.

Who is Jonathan Karl Married?

Jonathan Karl, a well-known journalist, is married. Maria Karl, Karl’s wife, is his life partner. Emily Karl and Anna Karl are the couple’s two daughters. Karl is currently residing in a beautiful home in McLean, Virginia, with his family.

How tall is Jonathan Karl?

Jonathan Karl, a popular journalist, is 51 years old and has an average body type. Karl is a tall man, standing at 5ft. 8inches. Karl has a light skin tone, blue eyes, and blonde hair.

Quick Facts About

Celebrated Name Jonathan Karl
Age 53 Years
Nick Name John
Birth Name Jonathan David Karl
Birth Date 1968-01-19
Gender Male
Profession Chief White House Correspondent for ABC News
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Horoscope Capricorn
Brothers Alan Karl
Best Known For Journalist covering almost every major beat in Washington, D.C
College / University Vassar College
Marital Status Married
Spouse Maria Karl
Children 2
Daughter Emily Karl and Anna Karl
Net Worth $11 million
Salary $106 thousand
Height 5ft. 8inch.(1.73m)
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Blue
Body Type Average
Sexual Orientation Straight
Religion Christian
Residence McLean, Virginia