Lester Holt – born March 8, 1959 – is the main presenter of NBC’s Nightly News.
On June 18, 2015, Holt was made the permanent anchor of NBC Nightly News, making him the first African-American to solo anchor a weekday network nightly newscast.
Holt is also known for his moderation the first Presidential debate of 2016, and was praised for his role in fact-checking false statements made by both the candidates.
President Donald Trump later expressed his approval of Holt’s moderation during the debate, noting that he “thought it was very fair”.