The family of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie of NBC’s “Today” show, is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her safe return, as the search intensifies following her abduction from her Tucson home on January 31. The case has drawn national attention and prompted a strong response from President Donald Trump.
President Trump has stated he would direct the Justice Department to pursue the death penalty for those responsible if Nancy Guthrie is found to have been harmed. “The most, yeah — that’s true,” he reportedly told The New York Post on Monday, February 17, 2026, when pressed on whether he would seek the maximum punishment for the kidnappers. This statement reflects the seriousness with which the administration is treating the case.
According to reports, authorities are investigating whether a masked individual had previously appeared at Guthrie’s residence. Details surrounding this potential prior contact remain unclear as the investigation continues.
Savannah Guthrie made a public plea on Sunday, February 16, 2026, directly addressing her mother’s abductors. “It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken, and I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope, and we still believe,” she said in a video statement. “I wanted to say to whoever has her, or knows where she is, that it’s never too late. And you’re not lost or alone, and it is never too late to do the right thing, and we are here….”
President Trump too praised former FBI special agent Nicole Parker for her coverage of the case on Fox News, stating, “Nicole Parker, formerly of the FBI, is doing a great job of explaining, on FoxNews, the Nancy Guthrie investigation.” He added, “Hopefully there will be a positive result!”
The offer of a substantial reward underscores the family’s desperation and determination to secure Nancy Guthrie’s safe return. The development highlights the growing concern surrounding high-profile kidnapping cases and the willingness of families to pursue all available avenues for resolution.
