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On February 24th, Holt communicated his decision to step down in a memo addressed to the staff at NBC. He reflected on his 10-year journey, which, when including his earlier weekend anchoring efforts, spans a total of 17 years. In his message, he acknowledged the honor it has been to work alongside talented journalists and highlighted the core principle of journalism—keeping viewers at the center of every story.
He stated, "It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do." This statement underscores his dedication to ethical journalism and his commitment to his audience, which has resonated throughout his broadcasting career.