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| Peter Alexander w/TODAY's Craig Melvin |
Peter Alexander, NBC News’s veteran chief White House correspondent, is leaving the network after 22 years to join MS NOW as a daytime anchor and chief national reporter, people familiar with the move told the Los Angeles Times on Saturday.
Alexander, 49, confirmed his departure on the Saturday edition of Today — which he co-hosts with Laura Jarrett — saying he was moving on but not naming his next employer. The Los Angeles Times report says he has signed with MS NOW for a daytime anchoring slot and the role of chief national reporter; an MS NOW representative declined to comment.
A longtime fixture at NBC, Alexander covered multiple administrations from the White House and has appeared across the network’s morning and evening programming. His exit marks a high-profile shift in network news talent as cable outlets continue to seek experienced journalists to bolster daytime lineups.
NBC did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The timing of his start date at MS NOW and details of his new program were not disclosed.