Press secretary Karoline Leavitt listens during a briefing at the White House, Tuesday, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
"His initial reaction, of course, as all Americans, is just pure disgust," Leavitt said. "It's heartbreaking to see now this footage really bring to life a story we've all been reading about. And again, we're just praying for the safety of Nancy Guthrie and that she will return home soon. The president directed me to please encourage all Americans with any information to call the FBI, and we hope that this case will come to a positive resolution as soon as possible."
Leavitt said she has not spoken with the president specifically about if he believes the person seen in the newly released footage acted alone.
When asked about potential federal consequences if Guthrie is not released unharmed, Leavitt said, "Anyone who was involved in this depraved crime, this abduction, of course, we want to be seen held to the fullest extent of the law possible."
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Photos released on Feb. 10, 2025, show a "subject" on Nancy Guthrie's property. (Provided by FBI)
While officials did not immediately elaborate on the circumstances of her disappearance, they said they believe Guthrie was either kidnapped or abducted, and noted blood was found outside the home.
Suspected ransom notes were received by authorities, though the two deadlines officials confirmed were listed in the notes have since passed without payment.
Days after Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, Trump said he called her daughter, NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, to offer additional federal support.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Instagram pleading with her mother's captors. (Savannah Guthrie/Instagram)
"I think it's terrible," the president said. "I'm going to call [Savannah Guthrie] later on. I think it's a terrible thing.… Very unusual situation, but we're going to find out."
Despite the pair's showdown in an October 2020 NBC town hall, Trump added, "I always got along very good with Savannah."
During the Miami town hall, Savannah Guthrie pressed Trump on his administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his social media reposts questioning Usama bin Laden's death.
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At one point, she accused Trump of "sending a lie" to his followers, comparing him to "someone's crazy uncle."
Nancy Guthrie, who is reportedly not in good health, turned 84 on Jan. 27, just five days before her disappearance.
Anyone with information about her disappearance is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
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