President Trump Sees "Very Strong Clues" in Nancy Guthrie Search

Authorities tow car from Guthrie's home as FBI offers $50,000 reward

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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President Trump claimed on Friday that he has heard encouraging news in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for six days. Trump said he believes a "solution" could be possible soon, citing "very strong clues" in the case. Meanwhile, the Pima County Sheriff's Office was seen towing a car from Guthrie's residence, and the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a prominent figure in the Tucson community, has garnered national attention, especially with the involvement of President Trump and the FBI's sizable reward. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in missing persons investigations and the importance of public cooperation in solving such cases.

The details

Authorities have not yet identified any suspects or leads in the case, but the towing of a car from Guthrie's home suggests investigators may have found a potential clue. The FBI's $50,000 reward is a significant incentive for anyone with information about Guthrie's whereabouts to come forward and assist the investigation.

  • The search for Nancy Guthrie has been ongoing for six days as of Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • President Trump made his comments about the case on Air Force One on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

President Trump

The President of the United States, who claimed to have heard encouraging news in the search for Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for six days.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the TODAY show and the daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

Pima County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that was seen towing a car from Nancy Guthrie's residence.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— President Trump (kgun9.com)

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

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in missing persons investigations and the importance of public cooperation in solving such cases. The involvement of high-profile figures like President Trump and the substantial FBI reward underscores the gravity of the situation and the desire to find answers for the Guthrie family and the community.