ABC News reporter claims Trump called to check on him after WHCA Dinner, but Trump says it never happened
ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl claimed that President Donald Trump called him the morning after the WHCA Dinner to check on his well-being following an assassination attempt. Trump denied making the call, calling Karl's report 'dishonest' and suggesting Karl fabricated the story to appear important. The incident has sparked debate over media credibility and political narratives.
- ▪An armed gunman attempted to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner but was quickly subdued.
- ▪Jonathan Karl stated on ABC’s 'This Week' that Trump called him early the next morning to ask if he was OK.
- ▪Trump denied making the call, claiming on Truth Social that Karl was spreading false information.
- ▪No serious injuries were reported during the incident, though attendees scrambled for safety.
- ▪ABC News did not respond to requests for comment on Karl's account.
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Media ABC News reporter claims Trump called to check on him after WHCA Dinner, but Trump says it never happened Trump calls Karl's on-air account 'dishonest reporting' By Brian Flood Fox News Published May 4, 2026 6:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video FCC announces review of ABC licenses amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on ABC’s response to the Jimmy Kimmel controversy, while psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert discusses Democratic rhetoric following the WHCA Dinner shooting on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Monday said he did not call to check on ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl…
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