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Lester Holt Bids Farewell to NBC Nightly News

5/31/2025

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Lester Holt bid farewell to "NBC Nightly News" on May 30 after a remarkable decade, stepping into a full-time role with "Dateline NBC." As he handed over the reins to Tom Llamas on June 2, Holt expressed heartfelt gratitude for the viewers' trust and a thrilling anticipation for the in-depth investigative stories that lie ahead.

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Lester Holt bid farewell to "NBC Nightly News" on May 30 after a remarkable decade, stepping into a full-time role with "Dateline NBC." As he handed over the reins to Tom Llamas on June 2, Holt expressed heartfelt gratitude for the viewers' trust and a thrilling anticipation for the in-depth investigative stories that lie ahead.