Federal Support for Nancy Guthrie Search

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Friday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively assisting local authorities in Arizona with the search for Nancy Guthrie. Leavitt stated that FBI Director Kash Patel assured her of the bureau's presence on the ground and its commitment to offering full federal resources for the investigation.

The FBI is actively assisting local authorities in Arizona with the search for Nancy Guthrie, with Director Kash Patel assuring full federal resources for the investigation.

FBI Involvement Details

Leavitt clarified that while the FBI's full takeover of an investigation requires local authorities to transfer it, the bureau is providing support. She noted that Director Patel was in Arizona during the week. The FBI has released additional information and photo evidence related to the case and has increased the reward for tips leading to the suspect. The FBI tip line is actively processing credible leads.

While a full FBI takeover requires local transfer, the bureau is providing direct support, releasing new information, and increasing the reward for tips.

Presidential Engagement

President Trump reportedly offered assistance immediately upon learning of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Leavitt also mentioned a phone call between President Trump and Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's daughter and an NBC "Today Show" host. During this conversation, President Trump reportedly expressed the administration's commitment, including that of the FBI, to supporting local efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie.

President Trump personally engaged, expressing the administration's commitment, including the FBI's, to supporting local efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie.