Trump Offers Hope in Search for Savannah Guthrie's Mom

President says investigators have 'some clues' in the case of the missing 84-year-old woman.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:31pm

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President Donald Trump provided an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, saying investigators have "some clues" and could have answers "fairly soon." The search has intensified in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona where Nancy Guthrie lives.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has garnered national attention, with the high-profile TV personality pleading for information and the President himself weighing in on the investigation. The case highlights the challenges of finding missing persons, especially elderly individuals, and the role that public figures and law enforcement can play in these sensitive situations.

The details

According to reports, detectives have ramped up activity at Nancy Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona, where she was last seen. President Trump told reporters that investigators have "some clues" that are "very strong" and that they could have "some answers coming up fairly soon."

  • On the evening of February 6, 2026, President Trump provided an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who commented on the search for Nancy Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the "Today" show, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie has gone missing.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who has gone missing in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona.

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What they’re saying

“I'll give you a little statement. I think we're doing very well on that regard. You're probably surprised to hear that. I think we're doing very well. Very well, meaning we have some clues, I think, that are very strong, and I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has garnered national attention, with the President himself providing an update on the investigation. This case highlights the challenges of finding missing persons, especially the elderly, and the role that public figures and law enforcement can play in these sensitive situations.