President Donald Trump has shared his thoughts on the disappearance of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, labeling the ordeal “terrible”.
During a press briefing on Tuesday, February 3, Trump was asked about the situation that has dominated headlines in the U.S. over the past few days.
Nancy has been missing since Saturday, January 3, while local police have refused to rule out that she was abducted from her own home in Catalina Foothills, north of Tucson, Arizona.
Police have conducted a search for the 84-year-old both from the air and on the ground. On Monday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanon confirmed that the case is now being treated as a criminal investigation.
“At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction,” Nanos said.
“We have an 84-year-old woman who went to bed Saturday night and came Sunday morning; she’s gone,” the Country Sheriff continued. “We know, at least we believe, and I believe we know, she did not walk out of that home on her own.”
Authorities have also revealed that blood was found at the home.
In response to a question asked about the situation, Trump said he was planning to call TODAY host Savannah Guthrie.
“I think it’s terrible,” Trump told reporters. “I’m going to call her later on.”
He added: “It’s a terrible thing. I always get along well with Savannah. Very unusual situation, but we’re going to find out…”
The President also pledged to extend federal assistance to Arizona law enforcement in their bid to bring Nancy safely home.
Meanwhile, Sheriff Namos urged the public to come forward if they have any information relating to Nancy’s whereabouts, highlighting that she suffers from a number of health problems that make finding her swiftly all the more critical.
“We don’t need another bad, tragic ending. We need some help,” Nanos said.
“This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments, has some physical challenges, is in need of medication — medication that, if she doesn’t have in 24 hours, it could be fatal.”
Savannah Guthrie was absent from the Today show on Monday, but thanked everyone for their support. Later, on Instagram, the 54-year-old posted a picture with the caption, “Please Pray.”
“We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him,” Savannah Guthrie wrote.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
The post concluded, “We need you. He will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” A verse of Isaiah for all time for all of us. Bring her home.”