Trump says there are 'very strong' clues in the search for missing Nancy Guthrie

'I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon,' the president said

President Donald Trump has offered an update on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, saying authorities are now following “very strong” clues that could lead to answers in the case.

Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One Friday, telling them, “We have some clues, I think, that are very strong and I think we could have some answers coming up fairly soon.” He added that recent developments over the past several hours have provided law enforcement with promising leads and suggested that information from federal agencies such as the FBI or the Department of Justice might soon be definitive.

Trump emphasised that the focus has shifted from just searching to finding a solution, saying, “I’m not talking about a search, I’m talking about a solution,” and indicated that law enforcement progress could yield significant breakthroughs.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, at the end of January, and authorities quickly treated her disappearance as suspicious and possibly involving abduction. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has previously stated that investigators believe she was taken against her will, noting the lack of evidence that she left voluntarily.

The urgency around the case has been heightened by Guthrie’s age and ongoing medical needs, including a pacemaker and daily medication, which could prove life-threatening if unmet. Federal agencies are actively involved, and a reward remains in place for information that leads to her recovery or to the arrest of those responsible.

Trump’s comments come as the Guthrie family and law enforcement continue to pursue every possible lead in the investigation, with the president stressing that all available resources are being deployed to aid efforts and bring clarity to the high-profile case.