Trump-Hater Resigns

Chuck Todd, the former moderator of NBC’s “Meet The Press,” is stepping away from the network, marking the end of an era that spanned nearly two decades. In a Friday announcement on his podcast, Todd revealed that he would be leaving sooner than expected but expressed excitement about new opportunities on the horizon. “I’ve been here a long time,” Todd said. “I’m leaving a bit earlier than we all had planned, but I’m excited about some new projects that are coming together. I feel lucky to be able to jump into them at this important moment in time.”

Todd served as the host of “Meet The Press” from 2014 to 2023, before NBC tapped anchor Kristin Welker to take over. His departure is part of a broader trend of prominent journalists and political commentators stepping away from major media outlets as the country enters President Trump’s second term. Other high-profile departures include NBC’s Hoda Kotb, CNN’s Chris Wallace, and Fox News’ Neil Cavuto.

Having joined NBC in 2007 as the network’s political director, Todd became a fixture in American political coverage. He played a pivotal role in the network’s election reporting, both on traditional broadcast channels and more recently through NBC’s expanding streaming platforms. However, Todd has been vocal about his belief that the national media has a trust issue with American voters. “The media has a lot of work to do to win back the trust of the American people,” he said. “And I don’t think that the national media is the place that’s going to be able to do it.”

As Todd moves on to pursue new ventures, his departure signals the shifting landscape of political media, one that may be more in tune with conservative audiences and less beholden to traditional networks that have struggled to maintain credibility with Americans.