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NBC News’ Chuck Todd exiting network after almost 20 years
Chuck Todd is leaving NBC News.
The NBC chief political analyst and former “Meet The Press” moderator announced the news in a memo shared with staff Friday. The exit comes amid broad shifts in the TV news landscape as President Donald Trump begins his second term. In the memo to fellow NBC staffers, Todd teased his next chapter.
“There’s never a perfect time to leave a place that’s been a professional home for so long, but I’m pretty excited about a few new projects that are on the cusp of going from ‘pie in the sky’ to ‘near reality.’ So I’m grateful for the chance to get a jump start on my next chapter during this important moment,” Todd said in the memo obtained Friday by USA TODAY.
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He continued: “The ‘ChuckToddcast’ is also coming with me (thank you NBC). Stay tuned for an announcement about its new home soon. Needless to say, I do plan to continue to share my reporting and unique perspective of covering politics with data and history as important baselines in understanding where we were, where we are and where we’re going.”
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NBC News reps said in a statement Friday to USA TODAY, “We’re grateful for Chuck’s many contributions to our political coverage during his nearly two-decade career at NBC News and for his deep commitment to Meet the Press and its enduring legacy,” adding, “We wish him all the best in his next endeavors.”
In 2007, the late Tim Russert, who was NBC’s Washington bureau chief and “Meet The Press” moderator at the time, recruited Todd to work for NBC News as political director. In 2014, Todd later moderated the network’s marquee Sunday program and made splashy headlines during his time at the helm.
In September 2023 he was replaced by NBC News journalist Kristen Welker as moderator of “Meet The Press.”
“The last nine years as moderator of the longest running show on television has been the honor of my professional life, and as I prepare to pass the baton to the next custodian, it is a privilege to pass it to someone who needs no introduction,” Todd said at the time.
This story is developing.
NBC News’ Chuck Todd has announced his departure from the network after nearly 20 years of service. The longtime political correspondent and host of “Meet the Press” made the announcement in a heartfelt statement, thanking his colleagues and viewers for their support throughout his tenure.
During his time at NBC News, Todd has been a prominent figure in political journalism, providing insightful analysis and conducting hard-hitting interviews with political leaders from both sides of the aisle. His departure marks the end of an era for the network, as Todd leaves behind a lasting legacy of excellence in journalism.
While Todd’s next steps remain uncertain, his departure from NBC News is sure to leave a void in the world of political reporting. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and thank him for his dedication to bringing important news and analysis to viewers around the world.
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