Welker was seen in photos cradling the new arrival, as did her husband and young daughter. "Kristen shares that her surrogate, who she calls her 'angel on earth,' is doing great," Alexander added.

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This year, Kristen Welker became the first Black person to host NBC News' "Meet the Press" and only the second woman to serve in the role. Welker stole America's heart when she moderated the 2020 ...