Kristen Welker is now a mom of two. During the Sunday, June 2 episode of NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander announced that Welker and her husband, John Hughes, welcomed their second child. Their son, John Zachary Welker Hughes, was born on May 30 via a surrogate.
The newborn weighed exactly 7 pounds and measured nearly 20 inches long, said Alexander, who was filling in on "Meet the Press" for Welker, his Welker and her husband also share , who will turn 3 on June 12. The “Meet the Press” segment featured an adorable photo of Margot holding her new baby brother. Alexander reported that Margot was “extremely proud” to meet baby John when he came home June 1.
Alexander also shared a message from Welker, who referred to her surrogate as “her angel on Earth.” Welker added that the couple’s surrogate is “doing great.” Alexander congratulated the Welker family and said that the “Meet the Press” crew couldn’t wait to meet the newborn.
Welker shared the “Meet the Press” announcement to her . Fans filled the comments section with messages congratulating Welker and her family. Welker opened up about expanding her family in an in May.
“Margot has told all of her schoolmates that her parents are getting her a baby brother for her birthday!” she gushed. She said she and her husband hadn’t decided on a name at the time, revealing that they had some “top contenders” in mind — though the proud big sister did. Margot had suggested t.
