Trump Says Guthrie Kidnappers to Face Death Penalty If She’s Not Returned Alive

Authorities say they believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted.
Trump Says Guthrie Kidnappers to Face Death Penalty If She’s Not Returned Alive
President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House in Washington on Feb. 12, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The people who kidnapped the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie will face the death penalty if she is not alive, President Donald Trump said on Feb. 16.

Trump told the New York Post that the abductors would face “the most severe” consequences if Nancy Guthrie is found dead.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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