Peter Alexander's Departure from NBC News: What's Next for the Veteran TV-News Correspondent?
Peter Alexander, a dedicated TV-news correspondent, has announced his departure from NBC News after years of anchoring the Saturday broadcast of "Today" and serving as the chief White House correspondent. His decision to leave was motivated by a desire to spend more time with his young children, having missed over 200 Friday nights due to his weekend responsibilities. NBC News expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors.
While Alexander did not disclose his next career move, there is speculation that he may join MS NOW, which has an open anchor slot for its 11 a.m. hour on weekdays. The network, previously affiliated with NBC News, recently revamped its daytime schedule but has yet to announce the host for the 11 a.m. position. Alexander is known for asking tough questions of political figures, including President Trump, which sometimes led to contentious exchanges.
Having joined NBC News in 2004, Alexander covered various stories before becoming a White House correspondent in 2012. He later served as a national correspondent and returned to the White House beat in 2017. Despite expressing a desire for new challenges, Alexander's options within NBC News were limited, given the established roles of other prominent anchors like Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Tom Llamas.
As Alexander transitions out of his roles at NBC News, the network plans to assign different staffers to fill his positions temporarily. His departure follows a trend in the TV-news industry, with other journalists like Tom Llamas making similar moves to pursue new opportunities. While NBC News prepares for the interim period, viewers can expect to see a rotation of familiar faces covering White House news and hosting the weekend broadcast of "Today."