NBC News Prez Stands-Up For David Gregory

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NBC News President Deborah Turness sent a memo to "Meet The Press" staff on Thursday reiterating her support for embattled host David Gregory and criticizing recent press coverage about him as "ludicrous", according to Dylan Byers at Politico.

"There has been a great deal written about "Meet the Press" in the past few days, much of it quite ludicrous," Turness wrote in the memo. "I wanted to reach out to reiterate my support for the show and for David, now and into the future, as we work together to evolve the format."

In the memo, Turness said "some of the chatter has been vindictive, personal and above all — untrue."

"NBC News is proud to have David in the important anchor chair of 'Meet the Press,'" she wrote. "He is passionate about politics, and is committed to getting answers for our viewers on the issues that matter to them the most."

"'Meet the Press' has always been the must-stop place where news is made and critical conversations take place — and we will continue that charge while at the same time adapting and innovating with new ideas on all platforms and connecting what's happening in Washington to Americans across the country. David is at the helm of these changes and will lead you and the program on the journey ahead," she continued.

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