Sun Feb 02 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Longtime NBC News Anchor Chuck Todd Departs After Nearly Two Decades
**NEW YORK** – Chuck Todd, the former moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” is leaving the network after 19 years, announcing his departure in an internal memo Friday. Todd, who stepped down from his “Meet the Press” role earlier this year, cited a desire to pursue new entrepreneurial ventures as the reason for his exit, several months ahead of his contract expiration.
Todd, a prominent figure in NBC News’ political coverage for over a decade, covered major events including Donald Trump’s rise to power and the subsequent Democratic response. He faced criticism from Trump and others for his outspoken commentary on the corrosive effects of misinformation during the Trump era.
NBC News is allowing Todd to take his podcast, “The ChuckToddcast,” to a new distributor. In his memo, Todd expressed concern about the media’s need to regain public trust, suggesting a focus on rebuilding from the ground up with local news initiatives. He stated, “The only way to fix this information ecosystem is to stop whining about the various ways the social media companies are manipulating things and instead roll up our collective sleeves and start with local.”
NBC News released a statement thanking Todd for his contributions and wishing him well in his future endeavors. While his on-air appearances decreased in recent years, he remained a key part of NBC’s election coverage. Todd’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in NBC News’ political coverage.
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