History of Kristen Welker in Timeline
Kristen Welker is an accomplished American television journalist currently employed by NBC News. Based in Washington, D.C., she holds the position of White House correspondent. From 2020 to 2023, she co-anchored Weekend Today alongside Peter Alexander. Welker assumed the role of moderator for Meet the Press, a long-standing television program, starting September 17, 2023. Her career highlights her significant presence in American broadcast journalism.
July 1, 1976: Kristen Welker's Birth
On July 1, 1976, Kristen Welker was born. She would later become an American television journalist for NBC News.
1994: Graduation from Germantown Friends School
In 1994, Kristen Welker graduated from Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia.
1997: Internship for Today
In 1997, while at Harvard, Kristen Welker interned for Today.
1998: Graduation from Harvard College
In 1998, Kristen Welker graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts in American history.
2005: Joined WCAU in Philadelphia
In 2005, Kristen Welker joined NBC affiliate WCAU in Philadelphia, where she worked as a reporter and weekend anchor.
December 2011: NBC White House Correspondent
In December 2011, Kristen Welker became an NBC White House correspondent.
March 4, 2017: Marriage to John Hughes
On March 4, 2017, Kristen Welker married John Hughes in Philadelphia.
January 10, 2020: Announcement as Weekend Today Co-Anchor
On January 10, 2020, NBC announced that Kristen Welker would become the regular co-anchor of Weekend Today alongside Peter Alexander.
January 11, 2020: Debut as Weekend Today Co-Anchor
On January 11, 2020, Kristen Welker debuted as co-anchor on Weekend Today.
October 22, 2020: Hosted 2020 Presidential Debate
On October 22, 2020, Kristen Welker hosted the final debate in the 2020 presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
2020: Co-Anchor of Weekend Today
In 2020, Kristen Welker became the co-anchor of Weekend Today, the Saturday edition of Today, alongside Peter Alexander.
2020: Criticism for Interviewing Donald Trump
In 2020, Kristen Welker's interview with former U.S President Donald Trump received criticism due to concerns that she did not challenge his alleged falsehoods enough and provided a platform for his views.
June 12, 2021: Birth of Daughter via Surrogate
On June 12, 2021, Kristen Welker and her husband John Hughes welcomed a daughter born through a surrogate.
June 4, 2023: Named Anchor of Meet the Press
On June 4, 2023, NBC announced that Kristen Welker would succeed Chuck Todd as anchor of Meet the Press and Meet the Press Now on NBC News NOW.
September 2023: Succeeding Chuck Todd as Anchor
In September 2023, Kristen Welker was named to succeed Chuck Todd as anchor of Meet the Press and its weekday spin-off Meet the Press Now on NBC News NOW.
September 17, 2023: Takes Over Hosting Duties for Meet the Press
On September 17, 2023, Kristen Welker took over hosting duties for Meet the Press, the longest-running program in television history.
November 8, 2023: Co-Moderated 2024 GOP Primary Debate
On November 8, 2023, Kristen Welker co-moderated the third 2024 GOP primary debate alongside Lester Holt and Hugh Hewitt in Miami, Florida. During the debate, Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy accused her of being a member of the "corrupt media establishment".
May 30, 2024: Birth of Son via Surrogate
On May 30, 2024, Kristen Welker and her husband John Hughes welcomed a son born through a surrogate.
2024: Co-Moderated GOP Primary Debate
Kristen Welker co-moderated the third 2024 GOP primary debate alongside Lester Holt and Hugh Hewitt in Miami, Florida on November 8, 2023.
May 4, 2025: Interview with Donald Trump on Meet the Press
On May 4, 2025, Kristen Welker interviewed Donald Trump for the second time on Meet the Press. The interview gained notoriety after Trump expressed doubt when asked if he would uphold the US Constitution as President.
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