Andrea Mitchell Leaves MSNBC Show for Reporting Role

Andrea Mitchell, a veteran journalist with NBC News since 1978, announced she will step down from anchoring her MSNBC show, Andrea Mitchell Reports, after the presidential inauguration in January 2025. Mitchell, who has hosted the show for 16 years, will transition to a wider reporting-focused role as NBC's chief foreign affairs and Washington correspondent. She expressed a desire to engage more in on-the-ground reporting, covering international stories such as those in Ukraine and Sudan. NBC executives praised Mitchell's decision to pivot, emphasizing her continued importance to the network. Her departure marks the end of MSNBC's longest-running daytime show, which set a blueprint for future programming. Mitchell reassures she is not retiring but is excited about new reporting opportunities.