Trump Says Nancy Guthrie Investigation Going 'Very Well', Answers Expected 'Fairly Soon'

President says authorities have 'some clues' and could release 'definitive' information in the coming days

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the investigation into the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, is going 'very well' and that 'definitive' answers could be released 'fairly soon'. Trump said authorities have 'some clues' and that 'a lot has taken place in the last couple of hours' related to the case.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has garnered significant national attention. Trump's comments suggest the investigation may be nearing a resolution, which would provide much-needed answers and closure for the Guthrie family.

The details

Nancy Guthrie went missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, after she was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 31. Her daughter Savannah reported her missing after Nancy did not attend her usual Sunday church service. Police, the FBI, and federal authorities have been searching for Nancy, and a ransom note demanding millions in Bitcoin was received by news outlet TMZ. Savannah and her siblings have pleaded for Nancy's kidnappers to make contact and prove she is alive.

  • Nancy Guthrie went missing on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • The ransom note was received by TMZ on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a video plea on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States, who provided an update on the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance while speaking to reporters on Air Force One.

Savannah Guthrie

The 'Today' show anchor whose 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on February 1, 2026.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I think we're doing very well in 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 (TMZ)

“Could be definitive. A lot has taken place in the last couple of hours.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (TMZ)

“She's 84 years old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive, and she needs it not to suffer.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Variety)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgency and high stakes involved in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as her advanced age and fragile health condition make her disappearance an especially concerning situation. The Guthrie family's emotional plea for her safe return underscores the human tragedy at the heart of this investigation.