Tensions from the past are resurfacing between former MSNBC anchors Chuck Todd and Greta Van Susteren.
What began as behind-the-scenes friction during their time at the network has now spilled into the public eye, with Van Susteren sharing her side of the story on social media.
Van Susteren Speaks Out
On Tuesday, Van Susteren, now 71 and a host at Newsmax, took to X to make her allegations.
She claimed Todd regularly refused to introduce her show at the end of his own, suggesting the behavior stemmed from personal dislike rather than professional reasons.
Her tweet responded to a post from Todd, 53, in which he called for an investigation into ICE agents who allegedly drew a gun on an off-duty officer in Minnesota.
Van Susteren wrote: “Phil Griffin, the former President of MSNBC, told me that you refused to do live tosses to me from your 5pm MSNBC show to mine (at 6pm) because you were angry that MSNBC hired me and you didn’t like me.
As an aside, I never did anything to you.”
Todd Responds Cautiously
When contacted by the Daily Mail, Todd downplayed the claims.
“I don’t recall anything like that, so I don’t have any comments to offer,” he said.
Despite Todd’s reticence, Van Susteren’s post has attracted significant attention, amassing more than 300,000 views.
A Look Back at Their MSNBC Days
Todd had a long and successful run at MSNBC.
He joined NBC News in 2007 as political director and frequently appeared on programs like Morning Joe and The Rachel Maddow Show.
In 2008, he became the network’s chief White House correspondent and was later tapped to host Meet the Press in 2014.
He expanded the franchise with MTP Daily, the 5pm slot Van Susteren referenced.
Van Susteren joined MSNBC from Fox News in January 2017, bringing decades of journalism experience, including work as a CNN legal analyst.
Unfortunately, her show For The Record struggled with ratings, often placing last in total viewers and the key 25-54 demographic.
Many viewers even tuned out after Todd’s show, only returning later for Chris Matthews’ Hardball.
Departures and Career Paths
Van Susteren left MSNBC after less than eight months, invoking a departure clause in her contract amid ongoing struggles with ratings.
Todd exited the network in January 2025 after 18 years, leaving to pursue independent journalism.
Van Susteren joined Newsmax in 2022, carving out a niche as a hard-hitting, centrist journalist.
The Broader Question
This public airing of past grievances raises an interesting debate: How responsible are TV hosts for supporting their colleagues, even if personal feelings get in the way?
For Todd and Van Susteren, the answer might remain subjective—but viewers are now weighing in on the drama.
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