Andrea Mitchell, a veteran journalist with 47 years of service at NBC News, has delivered her final broadcast as the anchor of "Andrea Mitchell Reports" on MSNBC. After hosting the program for 17 years, Mitchell will now focus on her role as chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent at NBC News. Her decision marks a transition from anchoring to a more focused pursuit of covering politics and foreign policy stories from a global perspective.
Mitchell began her career at NBC News nearly five decades ago, covering major international news from cities such as Moscow, Beijing, Nairobi, Ramallah, Havana, Islamabad, Kabul, and Baghdad. Her extensive experience also includes reporting on U.S. politics and foreign policy, starting from the early political battlegrounds of Iowa and New Hampshire.
"Just a few final thoughts about the stories that we've shared over these 17 years, you and I, and the miles I've traveled to bring them to you," remarked Andrea Mitchell during her farewell address.
In addition to her anchoring duties, Mitchell has contributed to various NBC News programs, including "Nightly News" and "Meet the Press." Her departure from "Andrea Mitchell Reports" was announced in October, though the exact date was only revealed recently. As she steps down from her full-time anchor position, Mitchell plans to embrace her roots at NBC News by telling people's stories and gaining deeper insights into their lives.
Mitchell's decision to leave the daily constraints of anchoring behind allows her to cover news stories from a "different vantage point." She expressed her desire to delve into stories that reflect the tectonic shifts occurring both in the United States and around the world.
"I want to get back to my roots and learn more about your lives, tell your stories as we face tectonic changes in our nation and our world," Mitchell stated. "After also doing that for 17 years, hosting this daily show on MSNBC, I'll be doing that from now on full-time."
Her final show was marked by an emotional farewell as dozens of colleagues gathered in the studio to offer hugs and well wishes. In her closing remarks, Mitchell teased her upcoming appearances on "Nightly News" on Friday and "Meet the Press" on Sunday.
"I've anchored this program all over the world, as you just saw," she reflected. "From Moscow to Beijing, Nairobi to Ramallah, Havana, Islamabad, Kabul, Baghdad, yes, telling America's story, as well, all over the United States."
