Chuck Todd, the host and moderator of NBCs "Meet the Press," announced on September 11, 2023, that he would be stepping down from his role after nine years. He will be succeeded by Kristen Welker, NBC's co-chief White House correspondent. Todd plans to remain at NBC in a new role as chief political analyst, focusing on long-form journalism and serving as a key voice during coverage of major events.
During his final broadcast, Todd expressed pride in what he and his team had built over the last decade, stating, "I’ve loved so much of this job, helping to explain America to Washington and explain Washington to America". He also mentioned that he was ready to step back in part because Welker had been "ready for this for a long time".
Chuck Todd's departure from "Meet the Press" was not unexpected, as there had been rumors about his time at the show being short when its executive producer was reassigned at the end of the previous summer. However, NBC gave no indication that this was anything other than Todd's decision.
