MSNBC boss Rashida Jones exits network days before Trump returns to White House

MSNBC president Rashida Jones stepped down from her position on Tuesday, Fox News Digital has confirmed. 

Jones announced her decision on a call with most of the MSNBC staff, according to a source close to the outgoing boss who said talent paid tribute to Jones on the call. 

Rebecca Kutler, senior vice president of content strategy, has been named the interim president of MSNBC. 

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MSNBC president Rashida Jones stepped down from her position on Tuesday. ( PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Jones’ decision comes days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. She ran the liberal network for nearly four years.

Jones will reportedly stay on in an advisory capacity until March.

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