President Donald Trump said Thursday it's time for the massive news coverage to make room for other topics.
"We have to start reporting on other subjects also and see what happens," Trump said Thursday aboard Air Force One when asked about the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance from her Tucson home. "It's a very sad situation."
Nancy Guthrie
Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing Feb. 1.
The case has resulted in a huge investigation by both the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI and has generated daily coverage worldwide over more than two weeks.
“Boy it's so crazy. It's so bad,” the president said Thursday about the case.
Trump also criticized statements the Sheriff's Department has made about the effort to detect signals from Guthrie's pacemaker.
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In photos: The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
Guthrie candlelight service
A couple walks up to St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church to attend the candlelight service for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie in Tucson, Ariz. on February 4, 2026. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home Saturday night or Sunday morning in what investigators believe was an abduction.
Guthrie candlelight service
St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church hosted a candlelight service for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie in Tucson, Ariz. on February 4, 2026. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home Saturday night or Sunday morning in what investigators believe was an abduction.
Guthrie candlelight service
A group of people walk up to St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church to attend the candlelight service for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie in Tucson, Ariz. on February 4, 2026. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home Saturday night or Sunday morning in what investigators believe was an abduction.
Guthrie candlelight service
A group of people walk up to St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church to attend the candlelight service for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie in Tucson, Ariz. on February 4, 2026. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home Saturday night or Sunday morning in what investigators believe was an abduction.
Sheriff Chris Nanos
Sheriff Chris Nanos speaks during a press conference regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, at the Pima County Sheriff’s Department headquarters on February 4, 2026.
Nancy Guthrie press conference
An updated timeline is released from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, at the Pima County Sheriff’s Department headquarters on February 4, 2026.
Sheriff Chris Nanos
Surrounded by local and national media, Sheriff Chris Nanos speaks during a press conference regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, at the Pima County Sheriff’s Department headquarters on February 4, 2026.
Nancy Guthrie
Members of the Pima County Sheriffs department on the scene in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood late Friday afternoon, North Camino Escalante, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2026.
Annie Guthrie’s home
An agent grabs mail from Annie Guthrie’s Tucson home using plastic gloves in Tucson on Feb.11, 2026.
Nancy Guthrie
Law enforcement agents walk the neighborhood around Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Ariz., on February 11, 2026. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
Law enforcement gather after walking the neighborhood around Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Ariz., on February 11, 2026. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
A helicopter flies around the home of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Ariz. on February 11, 2026. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
Members of the local. national and international media line the road outside of Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Ariz. on February 11, 2026. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
A cyclist rides his recumbent bike outside of Nancy Guthrie's home as a Pima County Sheriff's Department deputy is parked in the driveway on February 11, 2026. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
Kim Kolodge, in front, walks towards a display carrying a sunflower to place in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home on February 11, 2026. She is joined by her sisters, Kathy Stotz, middle, and Karen Luukkonen. The Catalina Foothills Neighborhood Association sent an email to members and encouraged them to send or place yellow roses creating a visible show of solidarity on the street and a traditional sign of hope for her safe return, stated the email. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
Susie Trabant places a flower to a growing display of yellow roses in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home, as her husband, Galen, stands in the background on February 11, 2026. The Catalina Foothills Neighborhood Association sent an email to members and encouraged them to send or place yellow roses creating a visible show of solidarity on the street and a traditional sign of hope for her safe return, stated the email. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared on February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
A yellow ribbon is tied to a light post outside of Nancy Guthrie's home on February 19, 2026. Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, host of the ?Today? show, has been missing since February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
A small vigil grows near Nancy Guthrie's home with more yellow flowers and signs in Tucson, Ariz. on February 19, 2026. Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, host of the NBC “Today” show, has been missing since February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
Makayla Miller, right, lays down a note and flowers as her sister, Maddie, watches outside of Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Ariz. on February 19, 2026. Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie host of the NBC “Today” show, has been missing since February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
A banner in support of Nancy Guthrie hangs outside of KVOA offices on 209 W. Elm Street in Tucson, Ariz. on February 19, 2026. Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie host of the NBC “Today” show, has been missing since February 1.
Nancy Guthrie
A banner in support of Nancy Guthrie hangs outside of KVOA offices on 209 W. Elm Street with messages of hope in Tucson, Ariz. on February 19, 2026. Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie host of the NBC “Today” show, has been missing since February 1.
“I didn't like where they were talking about going after the pacemaker. And, you know, before they even started going after it, they're coming and reporting it," Trump said Thursday. "So if, in fact, they could do it that way, the person would say, ‘Well, I'm not going to let that happen,’ right? So bad things would happen."
“I can't imagine why they would have done that, just in terms of strategies. One little piece, I don't know.”
Trump then quickly ended the interview after being told the plane was set to take off.
About two weeks ago, Trump said the Guthrie investigation was going "very well." He said then that investigators had solid clues to find her.
President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One Thursday, said it's time that media coverage of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance report on other topics.
