David Gregory Confirms He’s Leaving NBC

David Gregory took to Twitter this afternoon to tweet not only is he stepping down as moderator of Meet the Press, but he is leaving NBC altogether.

Here are the two tweets Gregory sent out just minutes ago:

I leave NBC as I came – humbled and grateful. I love journalism and serving as moderator of MTP was the highest honor there is . (1 of 2)

— David Gregory (@davidgregory) August 14, 2014

(2 of 2) I have great respect for my colleagues at NBC News and wish them all well. To the viewers, I say thank you.

— David Gregory (@davidgregory) August 14, 2014

Based on earlier reports, it’s expected NBC will announce Chuck Todd as the new host of Meet the Press soon.

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