Welcoming Tom Llamas as New Anchor of NBC Nightly News
- Tom Llamas replaced Lester Holt as anchor of NBC Nightly News on June 2, 2025, continuing the broadcast from NBC's studios.
- Llamas' promotion followed Holt stepping down after a decade, and it was widely expected given Llamas’ role as managing editor and chief substitute since 2021.
- Born in Miami to Cuban immigrants who fled the 1959 Cuban Revolution, Llamas built a strong work ethic and reported globally, including on immigration and the Ukraine war.
- NBC News executive Janelle Rodriguez commended Llamas for his outstanding journalism, compelling storytelling, and strong principles, while Llamas expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude for being entrusted with this responsibility.
- Llamas became the first Hispanic to anchor a network evening newscast and will maintain his streaming show, signaling continuity for NBC Nightly News.
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NBC News anchor Tom Llamas told CNBC that he was stunned by how dominant two of President Donald Trump’s signature policies have been on local newscasts. Llamas took over the NBC Nightly News anchor chair from Lester Holt on Monday. But in advance of the promotion, he visited local newsrooms across the country on something of a listening tour. Llamas shared his insights on Tuesday’s edition of CNBC’s Squawk Box, and told the show’s hosts that he…
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