Veteran journalist Chuck Todd has officially left NBC News, marking the end of a career spanning decades in political reporting and television analysis.
The longtime political journalist and television host is best known for his tenure as the moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press—the longest-running TV show in history—from 2014 to 2023.
Todd started in political journalism as the editor-in-chief of The Hotline, a daily political briefing by the National Journal. His deep knowledge of political data and elections earned him recognition in Washington.
He joined NBC News in 2007 as the network’s political director, where he became a frequent on-air analyst.
In 2008, Todd became the NBC News Chief White House Correspondent, covering the Obama administration.
Todd replaced David Gregory as the moderator of Meet the Press in 2014. Under his tenure, the show continued to be a major platform for political discussions, though he received criticism for being overly accommodating to certain guests.
In June 2023, Todd announced he would step down, and Kristen Welker took over in September. He remained with NBC as the network’s chief political analyst.
Though Todd is leaving NBC News, the New York Post reports that he’s taking his podcast, Chuck Toddcast, with him:
“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,’ Todd told NBC News staffers in a memo Friday.
Todd confirmed his departure on Friday. When The Post sought comment from Todd via his NBC work email, the automatic message read: “Friday, January 31st was my final day at NBC.”
According to the memo, Todd told colleagues that he intends to take his podcast with him.
The “Chuck Toddcast” is “coming with me,” according to Todd, who urged colleagues to “stay tuned for an announcement about its new home soon.”
Todd has had several public confrontations with President Donald Trump. Throughout Trump’s political career, Todd has been critical of Trump’s actions and policies, leading to tensions between the two.
In 2017, during an interview on Meet the Press, Todd challenged White House counselor Kellyanne Conway over the administration’s claim of “alternative facts” regarding the inauguration crowd size.
Trump has also targeted Todd personally, referring to him with nicknames such as “Sleepy Eyes” and publicly criticizing his journalistic integrity.
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