David Gregory confirmed in a pair of Thursday tweets that he is leaving NBC.
The “Meet the Press” host wrote on Twitter: “I leave NBC as I came – humbled and grateful.” In a second post on the social media giant, Gregory thanked the viewers and wished his NBC News colleagues well.
I leave NBC as I came - humbled and grateful. I love journalism and serving as moderator of MTP was the highest honor there is . (1 of 2)
— David Gregory (@davidgregory) August 14, 2014(2 of 2) I have great respect for my colleagues at NBC News and wish them all well. To the viewers, I say thank you.
— David Gregory (@davidgregory) August 14, 2014 Earlier on Thursday, CNN Money reported that Chuck Todd will replace Gregory as “Meet the Press” moderator, a move assumed by many. Politico's Mike Allen reported earlier this week that Todd was the “likely successor” to Gregory.
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Gregory moderated “Meet the Press” for the past six years. Todd is NBC News political director and hosts “Daily Rundown,” which airs in 9 o'clock hour on MSNBC.