Trump Plans to Call TV Host Savannah Guthrie After Mother's Disappearance

President says he will reach out to the "Today" show co-anchor following the reported abduction of her 84-year-old mother in Arizona.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:47am

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to call television host Savannah Guthrie after the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was reportedly taken against her will from her home in Pima, Arizona over the weekend. Trump expressed support for increasing federal involvement in the case, which is being led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother is a high-profile missing persons case that has garnered national attention, particularly given Guthrie's prominent role as a co-anchor on NBC's "Today" show. Trump's outreach to Guthrie is seen as a gesture of support during a difficult personal situation.

The details

According to reports, Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on Saturday night, and her family reported her missing on Sunday afternoon. The Pima County Sheriff's Department believes she was taken against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Trump said he plans to call Guthrie later, noting that he has "always got along very good" with her. The president also expressed support for increasing the number of federal agents involved in the case.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on Saturday night.
  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing by her family on Sunday afternoon.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who said he plans to call Savannah Guthrie about her mother's disappearance.

Savannah Guthrie

A co-anchor on NBC's "Today" show whose 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has gone missing in Pima, Arizona.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who was reportedly taken against her will from her home in Pima, Arizona.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to call her later on. I think it's a terrible thing.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

“I always got along very good with Savannah. (It's a) very unusual situation, but we're going to find out.”

— 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

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.