Jon Karl
Coverage of Jon Karl in the Nexus archive.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shrugs off past 'defund the police' comments, joking 'Woke 1 was crazy'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed her and other socialist politicians' past controversial comments on ABC's "This Week," joking that the "Woke 1" era was "crazy." She clarified that earlier statements, such as those regarding defunding the police, were made during COVID shutdowns when public discussion was open to various policies. Ocasio-Cortez also differentiated between her local chapter membership and the national DSA's positions.
- Here's what you missed from Trump's first WHCA Dinner as president: 5 takeaways from his night with the press
President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) Dinner, marking his first participation in either of his two terms. The event was postponed due to an alleged assassination attempt, and Trump acknowledged the press with praise and jokes, including remarks targeting Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Here's what you missed from Trump's first WHCA Dinner as president: 5 takeaways from his night with the press
President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) Dinner for the first time in his presidency after it was rescheduled following a shooting incident. The event featured interactions between Trump and journalists, including praise for the press and jokes targeting some officials.