Chuck Todd hosted his final episode of “Meet the Press” on NBC, handing the reigns over to White House Correspondent Kristen Welker, who will make history as the first Black person to host the iconic program.
Todd announced earlier this year that he would leave the show he has hosted since 2014. He mentioned feeling concerned about this moment in history but reassured by the standards they have set for the show. On his final show, which aired on Sunday, Sept. 10, Todd thanked his viewers and team and offered a glimpse of what the show would look like with Welker as host.
“I am ready, Chuck, and I just want to say I am also so thankful and grateful to you for this moment for entrusting me with this monumental, important role,” said Welker, who earlier during her final White House briefing was feted with congratulations by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
The 47-year-old Philadelphia native has served as a White House correspondent for NBC since 2011 and moderated one of the presidential debates in 2020. This week, NBC’s Andrea Mitchell marked the historic passing of the baton with an op-ed, writing, “On Sept. 17, another milestone will be passed for women journalists. Kristen Welker is set to become the 13th moderator of ‘Meet the Press,’ the longest-running show on American television.
Welker, who has held the title of the network’s chief White House correspondent during three presidencies, has a well-earned reputation for being collegial and inclusive. “I can attest to her eagerness to jump into action for others, even while under pressure herself,” Mitchell wrote. “A conversation with her usually begins with her asking, “How can I help you?” She is a rare combination: a pit bull when chasing a story and the kind of friend you know you will treasure forever.
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