Peter Alexander Exits NBC News After Years Juggling White House, Weekend Duties

The longtime NBC News White House correspondent and 'Today' co-anchor is leaving the network.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:53pm

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Peter Alexander, a longtime NBC News White House correspondent and co-anchor of the Saturday edition of 'Today,' has announced he will be leaving the network. Alexander has worked at NBC News for 15 years, covering the White House and co-anchoring the weekend 'Today' show since 2018. NBC News executives praised Alexander's contributions and range across the network.

Why it matters

Alexander's departure marks a significant shift in NBC News' White House coverage team and weekend 'Today' lineup. As one of the network's most prominent and hardworking journalists, his exit raises questions about the future direction of NBC's Washington reporting and weekend programming.

The details

Alexander has juggled the logistical challenge of co-anchoring the Saturday 'Today' broadcast while also serving as NBC News' chief White House correspondent. This required him to work sources in Washington during the week and then travel to New York City for his 'Today' duties on the weekends. Alexander has not specified where he might be working next, but there is an open anchor slot at 11 a.m. on weekdays at the Versant-backed MS NOW network.

  • Alexander joined NBC News in 2004.
  • He was named a White House correspondent in 2012.
  • Alexander became co-anchor of Saturday 'Today' in 2018.
  • He announced his departure from NBC News on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Peter Alexander

A longtime NBC News White House correspondent and co-anchor of the Saturday edition of 'Today.'

Chloe Arensberg

NBC News' Washington Bureau Chief.

Matt Carluccio

Executive producer of weekend broadcasts of 'Today.'

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States.

Joe Biden

The current President of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“Peter has been a trusted presence with great range across NBC News, and a friend to so many across the Washington Bureau, 'Today' and the broader NBC News team. We are grateful for all his contributions and wish him the best.”

— Chloe Arensberg and Matt Carluccio, NBC News Washington Bureau Chief and Executive Producer of Weekend 'Today'

“I say that you're a terrible reporter!”

— Donald Trump

“I could have given you 25 pages on it.”

— Peter Alexander, NBC News White House Correspondent

What’s next

NBC News expects to rely on various staffers to fill Alexander's roles for an interim period as they determine his replacement.

The takeaway

Alexander's departure from NBC News marks the end of an era, as one of the network's most prominent and hardworking journalists leaves his longtime roles covering the White House and co-anchoring the weekend 'Today' show. His exit raises questions about the future direction of NBC's Washington reporting and weekend programming.