History of Kristen Welker in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2026

Kristen Welker is a prominent American television journalist at NBC News. She is known for her role as a White House correspondent and her previous co-anchoring position on Weekend Today with Peter Alexander from 2020 to 2023. In September 2023, she became the host of Meet the Press, a historic and long-running television program.

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July 1, 1976: Kristen Welker's Birth

On July 1, 1976, Kristen Welker was born. She is 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 TV Program Today

In 1997, Kristen Welker interned for the TV program "Today".

1998: Graduation from Harvard College

In 1998, Welker received a Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) with a major in American history from Harvard College.

2005: Joins WCAU in Philadelphia

In 2005, Kristen Welker joined NBC affiliate WCAU in Philadelphia, where she worked as a reporter and weekend anchor.

2010: Joins NBC News

In 2010, Kristen Welker joined NBC News as a correspondent based at the NBC News West Coast Headquarters in Burbank, California.

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 marketing executive John Hughes in Philadelphia.

January 10, 2020: Welker Announced as Co-Anchor of Weekend Today

On January 10, 2020, NBC announced that Kristen Welker would become the regular co-anchor of "Weekend Today" alongside Peter Alexander.

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January 11, 2020: Debut as Co-Anchor on Weekend Today

On January 11, 2020, Kristen Welker debuted as co-anchor on "Weekend Today".

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October 22, 2020: Hosts 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 co-anchor of "Weekend Today", the Saturday edition of Today, alongside Peter Alexander.

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2020: Criticism for Trump Interview

In 2020, on her debut show as host, Kristen Welker interviewed former U.S President Donald Trump. The interview was criticized by some.

June 2021: Birth of Daughter, Margot

In June 2021, Kristen Welker and her husband welcomed their first child, daughter Margot, via surrogate.

September 2023: Anchor of Meet the Press

In September 2023, Kristen Welker succeeded Chuck Todd as anchor of "Meet the Press" and "Meet the Press Now" on NBC News NOW.

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September 17, 2023: Welker takes over Meet the Press

On September 17, 2023, Kristen Welker took over hosting duties for "Meet the Press", the longest-running program in television history.

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November 8, 2023: Co-moderates 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. Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy attacked her.