Trump Urges Media to Shift Focus from Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

President Donald Trump has publicly called for a shift in media coverage away from the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. The case, which began on February 1st with Guthrie’s disappearance from her Tucson, Arizona home, has garnered significant national attention.

Calls for Broader Coverage

Speaking to reporters on February 19th, President Trump stated it was time to “start reporting on other subjects also and witness what happens,” acknowledging the situation as “a very sad situation.” USA Today reported on the President’s comments made ahead of a speech in Rome, Georgia.

Concerns Over Investigative Tactics

Trump also expressed his perplexity regarding the Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s decision to publicly disclose their apply of an FBI Bluetooth “sniffer” to attempt to locate Guthrie’s pacemaker. He questioned the strategic implications of revealing this tactic, suggesting it could prompt those involved to seize measures to prevent detection. The New York Post detailed Trump’s concerns, quoting him as saying, “I didn’t like when they talked about going after the pacemaker before they even started going after it.”

Investigation Under Scrutiny

The investigation has faced criticism, including concerns over the use of a private lab in Florida to analyze a glove found near Guthrie’s home, rather than utilizing a potentially faster FBI lab. The New York Post reported that Sergeant Aaron Cross, president of the Pima County Deputies Organization, stated, “It is a common belief in this agency that this case has become an ego case for Sheriff Nanos.”

Timeline of Events

• January 31: Nancy Guthrie last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona.
• February 1: Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnected from her phone at 2:28 a.m., following doorbell camera disconnection at 1:47 a.m. And a sighting of an individual at 2:12 a.m.
• February 17: Pima County Sheriff’s Department announces efforts to locate Guthrie’s pacemaker.
• February 19: President Trump calls for media to broaden coverage.
• February 21: Search for Nancy Guthrie continues into its 20th day.

President Trump’s Initial Response

On February 4th, President Trump announced via Truth Social that he was “directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY.” TV Insider reported on this initial response, noting the President’s expression of support for the Guthrie family.

As of February 21, 2026, the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.