The rumors began on August 15, 2024, after a political commentary YouTube channel posted a baseless video claiming the same.
Key Takeaways
- Kristen Welker remains the host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” despite baseless rumors of her being fired.
- The rumors originated from a YouTube video criticizing her perceived bias against vice presidential candidate JD Vance.
Kristen Welker was not fired from her position at NBC or from her role as host of “Meet the Press.”
The baseless rumors of her being sacked have festered only in online conservative circles without substantive backing.
After a few viewers criticized her for perceived bias while hosting interviews and debates, mainly against vice presidential candidate JD Vance, a YouTube video was uploaded by a political commentary YouTuber named “Life With Recklezz” titled “Kristen Welker ‘NBC’ Host LOSES Job After She Repeatedly INSULTS JD Vance On Live TV.“
Kristen Welker continued as the host of “Meet the Press,” one of NBC’s most respected and longest-running political shows.
Her role in the show began last June, for which she plays a key role now, with no official indication on whether NBC is contemplating changing her now or if she is thinking of stepping down.
On the contrary, Welker’s association with “Meet the Press” is considered indispensable given the show’s enduring engagement with the challenging and sometimes complex political climate.
In today’s political climate, especially during an election year, misinformation can spread quickly on social media and possibly even harm reputations and public opinion toward essential figures.
Welker, who has made a large following through her work, more so in the NBC leading show, is not immune to the impact of such misinformation.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kristen and her husband, John Hughes, welcomed their second child, John Zachary, via surrogate on May 30, 2024.
- She has received numerous accolades for her journalistic work, including an Emmy Award in 2015.
She should be fired. She’s rude as hell. And she’s got pwned by jd Vance. A literal hillbilly. Wtf
Meet the Press has ALWAYS been a liberal show. Chuck Todd was the ABSOLUTE WORST !! Kristen Welker is definately a close 2nd. WORST NEW SHOW ! Right up there with Joy Reid & The View !!