Chris Jansing

Television reporter and news anchor

Chris Jansing - Television reporter and news anchor
Born

January 30th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Worked as a television reporter and news anchor with a career spanning over three decades. Served as a White House correspondent for NBC News and hosted various network programs. Covered significant events, including elections, natural disasters, and international affairs. Joined MSNBC, where duties included anchoring high-profile news segments. Earned recognition for journalistic work and reporting.

Reported on the Obama administration as a White House correspondent

Anchored 'Jansing and Co.' on MSNBC

Covered major events like Hurricane Sandy and the 2016 election

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