Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander is a prominent American journalist who serves as the Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News and co-anchor of ‘Saturday Today’. After joining NBC News in 2004, Peter Alexander quickly established himself as a versatile and dedicated international reporter. He built his foundational career through various local news stations, including reporting roles at WKYT in Lexington, Kentucky, and KHQ in Spokane, Washington, before serving as an anchor and reporter at KCPQ in Seattle, Washington. Upon transitioning to NBC News, Alexander gained recognition for his comprehensive coverage of significant global events, including the 2005 Iraq elections, the death of Osama bin Laden, and the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

His extensive assignments took him across the globe to locations such as Afghanistan, the Galápagos Islands, the Gaza Strip, Israel, Laos, and Mexico. Throughout his tenure at NBC News, Alexander has been at the forefront of major breaking news stories across the United States. He provided live coverage of the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ in 2009 and reported extensively on the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007. His impactful journalism also extended to environmental reporting from the Northwest Passage in the Arctic.

Most recently, Alexander became the sole chief White House correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC in January 2025, a testament to his continued influence and leadership in broadcast journalism. He continues to serve as a prominent American journalist, holding the esteemed positions of Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News and co-anchor of ‘Saturday Today’.