Chuck Todd Steps Down as Host of ‘Meet the Press’; Kristen Welker Named as Replacement

Chuck Todd is leaving NBC's "Meet the Press" after nearly a decade as moderator and host.
Kristen Welker, NBC's current chief White House correspondent, will take over as the new host of "Meet the Press" in September.
Todd cited a desire to focus on his family and avoid being consumed by work as reasons for stepping down from the role.
Welker will be the first Black woman to host "Meet the Press" in its 74-year history.
Todd will stay on at NBC News as their chief political analyst and work on long-form journalism projects.