Topline
Chuck Todd will step down as host of NBC’s Meet The Press after almost a decade helming the longstanding politics show, Todd announced during Sunday’s broadcast—and White House Correspondent Kristen Welker will become the next host.
Chuck Todd announced he was stepping down as moderator of NBC News’ Meet the Press.
Key Facts
Welker, the second woman and first Black journalist to moderate the program, will begin her new role in September.
Todd, who has hosted the show since 2014, will become the network’s chief political analyst after wanting to spend more time with his family and work on long-form projects.
Todd praised Welker, calling her “the right person in the right moment.”
Welker, who has been with the network since 2010, took to Twitter after the announcement to thank Todd, writing “I’m humbled and grateful to take the baton and continue to build on the legacy of @MeetThePress.”
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
Further Reading
Chuck Todd Will Depart NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’; Kristen Welker To Become Host (NBC)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/06/04/chuck-todd-leaving-nbcs-meet-the-press-after-nine-years/