FBI to Assist in Hunt for Missing NBC News Anchor's Mom, President Trump Directs Agency to Collaborate with Local Law Enforcement.
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has given the FBI near-total authority over the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing in Arizona. The elderly woman was last seen at her home outside Tucson on Saturday night, and her family believes she may have been taken due to signs of forced entry.
Trump made the request via Truth Social, stating that he is directing all federal law enforcement agencies to be at "the complete disposal" of local authorities, who are leading the search. This means the FBI will have free rein to pursue leads and coordinate efforts without interference from other government agencies or local officials.
FBI Director Kash Patel was dispatched to Tucson on Wednesday to oversee the operation, which has been intensified after a ransom note was reportedly sent to Pima County authorities. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings appeared in a video plea for the safe return of their mother, warning potential kidnappers that they would do everything in their power to get information from them without being manipulated.
While no suspects have yet been identified, local law enforcement officials say they are taking all leads seriously. The Pima County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to come forward.
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has given the FBI near-total authority over the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing in Arizona. The elderly woman was last seen at her home outside Tucson on Saturday night, and her family believes she may have been taken due to signs of forced entry.
Trump made the request via Truth Social, stating that he is directing all federal law enforcement agencies to be at "the complete disposal" of local authorities, who are leading the search. This means the FBI will have free rein to pursue leads and coordinate efforts without interference from other government agencies or local officials.
FBI Director Kash Patel was dispatched to Tucson on Wednesday to oversee the operation, which has been intensified after a ransom note was reportedly sent to Pima County authorities. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings appeared in a video plea for the safe return of their mother, warning potential kidnappers that they would do everything in their power to get information from them without being manipulated.
While no suspects have yet been identified, local law enforcement officials say they are taking all leads seriously. The Pima County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to come forward.