Laura Loomer has praised President Donald Trump for stepping in to help Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie amid the disappearance of her mother, despite what Loomer described as the journalist’s past hostility toward him.
Her remarks came following Trump’s confirmation that he had directed federal law enforcement agencies to assist local authorities in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the NBC anchor, who was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona home.
Laura Loomer praises Trump’s response
Reacting on X, the far right political activist, accused Savannah Guthrie of having been “nothing but nasty” to Trump over the years, while praising the US President for offering assistance regardless of their history.
“@SavannahGuthrie has been nothing but nasty to President Trump, and yet he’s still going out of his way to help her,” Loomer wrote while resharing Trump’s post about deploying federal resources.
“He’s an amazing man with a huge heart and I wish more people understood how kind he is,” she added. “I love President Trump. He makes me want to be a nicer person. But then I remember how annoying people are.”
Loomer’s praise stood in contrast to Trump’s own restrained tone when addressing the situation publicly.
Trump orders federal assistance in search effort
In a Truth Social post, Trump said he had personally spoken with Savannah Guthrie and assured her that federal agencies would immediately support the investigation.
“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. “We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family.”
Speaking to reporters earlier from the Oval Office, Trump described the situation as “terrible” and said he had “always gotten along very well” with Guthrie. When asked whether he would commit additional federal agents to the search, he replied, “Sure.”
Savannah Guthrie’s past remarks about Trump
Savannah Guthrie has never publicly disclosed her political affiliation and is generally regarded as maintaining a professional and centrist public profile. She has interviewed several US presidents and moderated multiple high-profile political events.
In 2011, Guthrie questioned him about the Obama “birther” controversy. In 2016, she moderated Trump’s town hall alongside Matt Lauer, and in 2020 she led a solo town hall after Trump declined to debate Joe Biden.
That 2020 interview drew widespread attention after Guthrie challenged Trump for promoting online conspiracies, telling him, “You’re the president. You’re not like someone’s crazy uncle who can just retweet whatever.”
The remark went viral, was later parodied on Saturday Night Live, and earned Guthrie an Emmy for Outstanding Live Interview.
Reflecting on the exchange later, Guthrie said preparation and fairness remain central to her approach. “Interviewing any president is difficult,” she told AZ Central. “Every political figure presents a different set of challenges, and you always have to be ready for the unpredictable.”
Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing after failing to attend church services on Sunday morning in Tucson, Arizona. She was last seen late Saturday night after spending the evening with her daughter Annie Guthrie, who is believed to be the last person to have seen her before she vanished.
According to police, Annie told investigators that the two had dinner together on January 31 and that she noticed no warning signs at the time. When Nancy could not be reached the following morning, family members searched the home and contacted authorities around noon. The residence has since been treated as a potential crime scene.
Arizona law enforcement officials later stated that Nancy may have been abducted from her home while she was asleep.
Savannah Guthrie was preparing for international travel related to NBC’s coverage of the upcoming Winter Olympics when she received “the worst phone call of her life.” She is believed to have travelled immediately to Arizona to be with her family.
NBC has confirmed that Guthrie will step down from hosting duties for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. A network spokesperson said the broadcaster’s thoughts are with the family as the search for Nancy continues.
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