Instagram/Peter Alexander & Alison Celebrity Peter Alexander leaves NBC News after 22 years, citing family priorities; his emotional farewell on Saturday Today ends a career as White House correspondent... May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Peter Alexander has concluded an impressive 22-year tenure at NBC News, stepping away from the network that shaped much of his journalism career. His departure was announced during the March 28, 2026, broadcast of Saturday Today, where an emotional Alexander cited his wish to spend more time with his family as the primary reason for leaving.