Peter Alexander Exits NBC News After 20 Years

The veteran White House correspondent is leaving the network amid speculation he may join MS NOW.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:25pm

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Peter Alexander, the veteran NBC News chief White House correspondent and the co-anchor of the Saturday edition of the Today show, is leaving the network after 20 years. Alexander announced the decision on the Today show Saturday morning, though it's unclear where he is headed next, with speculation that he may join the 11 a.m. hour on MS NOW.

Why it matters

Alexander is one of the longest-tenured members of the White House press corps, having covered major events like the January 6th Capitol riot. His departure from NBC News represents a significant shift in the network's White House reporting team and could signal changes to come in the broader television news landscape.

The details

A 20-year veteran of NBC News, Alexander has been chief White House correspondent for the network since 2023 and has worked as a White House correspondent and national correspondent for NBC since 2012. He has co-anchored the Saturday edition of Today since 2018. NBC is expected to name his successor at the weekend morning program in the near future, with other NBC News talent filling in in the meantime.

  • Peter Alexander announced his departure on the Today show on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Alexander has been NBC News' chief White House correspondent since 2023.

The players

Peter Alexander

A 20-year veteran of NBC News who has served as the network's chief White House correspondent since 2023 and co-anchor of the Saturday edition of the Today show since 2018.

MS NOW

A cable news network where there has been speculation that Alexander may join, particularly for the 11 a.m. hour.

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What they’re saying

“When I walked out yesterday, I put my mask on my face, my bag over my shoulder, I have my security guy with me and put my head down because as a correspondent who covers the White House, we knew not to make eye contact with these folks who were, as they indicated, out to get folks.”

— Peter Alexander

What’s next

NBC News is expected to name Alexander's successor as co-anchor of the Saturday Today show in the near future.

The takeaway

Alexander's departure from NBC News after two decades of White House coverage represents a significant shift in the network's reporting team and could signal broader changes in the television news landscape, particularly as speculation swirls about a potential move to MS NOW.