Peter Alexander’s New Chapter After 15 Years at NBC
Peter Alexander, the long‑time chief White House correspondent for NBC and a staple on its weekend Today show, announced his departure during a Saturday morning broadcast. He will be leaving NBC News after 20 years of reporting.
A Dual Role
For the past decade and a half, Alexander balanced two demanding jobs:
- Weekdays: Covering the President from Washington.
- Saturdays: Anchoring Today in New York.
His tenure on the White House beat spans 15 years, and he has anchored weekends since 2018.
Colleagues Pay Tribute
A memo from NBC’s Washington Bureau Chief praised Alexander’s work ethic and friendship across the newsroom. He thanked him for his contributions and noted his trusted presence.
Family Comes First
In a heartfelt segment, Alexander explained that he wants to spend more time with his two young children after missing over 200 Friday nights for weekend duties.
Next Steps
Alexander has not revealed his next destination. A new anchor slot is opening on MS NOW’s weekday 11 a.m. hour—the network, once a sister to NBC, has recently reshuffled its daytime lineup and will announce the new host later.
Career Highlights
- 2020: Questioned President Trump about the pandemic, prompting a sharp retort.
- 2004–2012: Covered stories worldwide and in the U.S.; covered the 2012 Republican race.
- 2017: Returned to the White House beat; shared chief correspondent duties with Kristen Welker.
- Post‑2018: Became sole chief White House correspondent after Welker moved to Meet the Press; co‑anchored Saturday Today.
Industry Context
Other broadcasters have made similar moves:
- Tom Llamas left ABC in 2021 to join NBC and later became anchor of Nightly.
- MS NOW has added new hosts for its daytime shows, continuing a tradition of Washington‑focused programming.
Interim Coverage
NBC will rely on various staffers to cover Alexander’s responsibilities temporarily while the network searches for a permanent replacement.
