Trump Directs All Federal Law Enforcement To Assist Guthrie Family
Trump Directs All Federal Law Enforcement To Assist Guthrie Family
President Donald Trump said Wednesday night that he has directed all federal law enforcement agencies to assist the family of Savannah Guthrie as the search continues for her missing mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
“I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote on social media. “We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely.”
A White House official confirmed that Trump spoke directly with Guthrie following an interview NBC conducted with the president earlier Wednesday, CBS News reported.
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing over the weekend after she failed to appear at church, prompting family members to contact authorities.
In an emotional video posted Wednesday night, Savannah Guthrie pleaded publicly for her mother’s safe return and addressed anyone who may be holding her.
“We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen,” Guthrie said. “Please, reach out to us.”
Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, but said they have not identified any suspects or persons of interest.
Investigators have also not determined how many people may have been involved. Savannah Guthrie said her family is aware of reports involving a ransom note.
Multiple media organizations have reported receiving purported ransom communications, which were turned over to investigators.
“We live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated,” Guthrie said. “We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her.”
Law enforcement activity intensified Wednesday evening as Pima County sheriff’s deputies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation returned to Nancy Guthrie’s home, placed crime scene tape around the property, and conducted additional searches.
Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit, who previously worked on an elderly kidnapping case in Wisconsin, said the response reflects the urgency of the situation.
“Everybody is working as frantically as they can,” Schweit said Thursday on CBS Mornings. “There are hundreds of people working on this.”
The Department of Homeland Security said U.S. Border Patrol’s specialized search and rescue unit BORSTAR has provided assistance to Pima County authorities.
In Tucson, several hundred community members gathered at a church Wednesday night for a vigil, offering prayers and lighting candles for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.
Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker lost connection with Apple devices still located inside her home at around 2 a.m. Sunday. The devices included an Apple Watch that was still on a charger, according to the report.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the pacemaker data marks the exact moment something happened to Nancy Guthrie, but investigators acknowledged the information is being reviewed as part of a broader timeline, Newsweek reported.
When asked on Tuesday about narrowing down the time frame of Nancy’s disappearance, Chris Nanos said investigators are being cautious.
“I really don’t want to get into narrowing down the time because narrowing it down means we could miss some tips and leads,” Nanos told reporters.
He said officials are “working to see if that time could be tightened up.”
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her home in Arizona on Saturday.
Nanos said family members dropped Nancy off at her house Saturday night. The following day, someone from Nancy’s church contacted the family to report that she had not attended services.
Nanos said the family spent time searching for Nancy before contacting law enforcement later Sunday.
As deputies responded, investigators observed what Nanos described as concerning signs inside the home.
“We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime, and we’re asking the community’s help,” Nanos said at a news conference.
SHOWDOWN ON THE FIVE: Jessica Tarlov Drops Truth Bomb on GOP’s Controversial Voter Legislation
SHOWDOWN ON THE FIVE: Jessica Tarlov Drops Truth Bomb on GOP’s Controversial Voter Legislation
WASHINGTON — A ferocious battle over the soul of American democracy erupted on cable news this week, proving once again that the clash over election integrity is reaching a boiling point.
During a high-stakes segment on Fox News' top-rated program The Five, liberal co-host Jessica Tarlov ignited an intense firestorm by sounding the alarm on the Republican-backed SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act).
Her warning was sharp, direct, and unapologetic: This isn't just a simple Voter ID bill—it’s a bureaucratic roadblock designed to keep millions of legal Americans away from the ballot box.
"Far Beyond Voter ID": Tarlov Sounds the Alarm
While GOP proponents frame the SAVE Act as a common-sense measure to restore trust in elections, Tarlov shredded that narrative live on air, dissecting the fine print of the proposed federal mandate.
Under the bill, anyone registering to vote in federal elections would be legally required to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a physical U.S. passport, a certified birth certificate, or naturalization papers.
"People hear 'Voter ID' and think it’s just showing a driver's license at the counter," Tarlov argued. "It’s not. This bill demands physical proof of citizenship upfront. Millions of everyday, hard-working American citizens do not have a valid passport sitting in a drawer or immediate access to an official birth certificate. This creates an artificial barrier to a fundamental constitutional right." without instant paperwork access.
Integrity Guardrail or Voter Suppression? The Great Debate
The fiery television debate reflects a massive political rift tearing through Capitol Hill and statehouses across the country.
The Conservative Defense: Republican sponsors and conservative commentators insist the measure is vital to national security and sovereign elections. They argue that verifying citizenship at registration is a necessary safeguard to prevent non-citizens from ever slipping onto federal voter rolls.
The Progressive Pushback: Critics like Tarlov argue that non-citizen voting in federal elections is already illegal, strictly policed, and exceptionally rare. Opponents caution that adding heavy administrative hurdles will unintentionally disenfranchise lawful voters—particularly students, low-income citizens, rural voters, and women whose names have changed due to marriage.
The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
As the debate over voter access versus election security intensifies, the SAVE Act has turned into a major political litmus test.
Is requiring physical proof of citizenship a mandatory protection to guarantee that every vote is lawful? Or is it an unnecessary, red-tape nightmare that punishes legal citizens for not having their paperwork in order?
One thing is certain: as long as voices like Jessica Tarlov continue to push back on prime-time television, the fight over who gets to vote—and how hard it is to do so—is far from over.
Jessica Tarlov Says Trump Has 35% Approval Rating in Most Polls
Supporters of the bill strongly disagree, saying it is designed to protect election integrity by preventing non-citizens from registering to vote. Opponents argue the existing safeguards are already sufficient and fear the measure could unintentionally disenfranchise lawful voters. Is the SAVE Act a necessary election safeguard, or does it create unnecessary barriers to voting?
