Jonathan O'Connell

Washington, D.C.

Reporter

Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jonathan O'Connell is a reporter focused on investigations. He has covered economic development, commercial real estate and President Donald Trump's business. He joined The Post in 2010.
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Caps, Wizards complex in Virginia could get largest arena subsidy ever

Total of $1.35 billion in public contributions would require $300 million in existing taxpayer funds, according to state financing study.

December 15, 2023

Bipartisan senators seek information about Russian oil flows to U.S. supplier

The congressional effort follows a Washington Post examination revealing that shipments of banned Russian fuel have been making their way to a refinery that serves the U.S. military.

December 4, 2023

Forbidden Russian oil flows into Pentagon supply chain

After multiple changes of ownership, the fuel is sold to a Greek refinery that serves the U.S. military, a Post examination finds.

November 14, 2023

Trump defense at New York fraud trial set to counter state attorney general

New York Attorney General Letitia James’s $250 million or more civil case against Donald Trump and others alleges they inflated values on financial statements.

November 12, 2023

U.S. officials pick Greenbelt, Md., for new FBI national headquarters

The FBI raised concerns about the site-selection process for the massive project in recent months, a person familiar with the internal discussions said.

November 8, 2023

Testifying in fraud case, Trump clashes with judge and draws reprimands

Trump clashes with judge and draws reprimands as he testifies in $250 million civil fraud trial

November 6, 2023

Transformed Trump family will take center stage in New York courtroom

Donald Trump and his children Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka will be in the spotlight during a New York civil trial dealing with Trump’s business practices.

October 31, 2023

After years of exaggerating his business assets, Trump confronts them in court

New York civil trial to show, in never-before-seen detail, how experts told Trump over and over again the worth of his business but he wouldn’t listen.

October 10, 2023

New York’s $250 million fraud trial against Donald Trump gets underway

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $250 million fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his company and several others. The civil trial started Monday.

October 2, 2023

    What the Trump fraud trial may mean for his businesses

    The New York civil trial in which former president Donald Trump and his company are accused of committing rampant fraud began on Oct. 2.

    October 2, 2023