Veteran reporter who sparred with Trump is departing network after 22 years

WorldPolitics
29 Mar 2026 • 4:33 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Peter Alexander has announced his departure from NBC News after 22 years, including his role as co-anchor of Saturday Today.
  • He cited a desire to spend more time with his two daughters and achieve a better work-life balance as his reasons for leaving.
  • Alexander joined NBC in 2004, covering international news, sports, and serving as a White House correspondent before becoming Saturday Today's co-anchor in 2018.
  • His co-host, Laura Jarrett, expressed sadness at his departure, praising him as a brilliant journalist and dedicated father.
  • During his tenure, Alexander sparred with President Donald Trump and was labeled a “terrible reporter” by the president for grilling him over the Covid-19 pandemic and a Qatari jet.

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