NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor, Lester Holt, has stepped down from the long-running program after 10 years. Newsweek reached out to Holt's representative via email for comment. Holt was named anchor of NBC Nightly News in June 2015.

“It has been an honor to lead this program and an honor to be welcomed into your homes,” Lester Holt said Friday, signing off for the final time as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. “I’m so grateful for your trust around here. Facts matter, words matter, journalism matters, and you matter.”

Lester Holt's last day hosting 'NBC Nightly News' was May 30 Lester Holt left his post as anchor of NBC Nightly News on May 30 The longtime host announced his exit months earlier in February 2025 Now,