Trump calls Savannah Guthrie as search for her missing mom intensifies

A White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital on Wednesday afternoon that Trump called and spoke with Guthrie. The official did not provide additional details on the call. 

Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her Arizona home and was last seen on Saturday. 

The president had offered additional federal support amid the search for the elderly woman on Tuesday, adding that he would call Savannah Guthrie. 

"I think it's terrible," Trump told the media on Tuesday. "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."

"Blood drops" were found leading from the entryway of the home toward the driveway, a police source previously told Fox News Digital. 

"At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case. Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie," Nanos said on Wednesday. "Detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family. While we appreciate the public's concern, the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation."

Trump's phone call to Savannah Guthrie comes after the pair sparred during the 2020 election cycle, when Guthrie moderated a town hall event with the president. At one point, Guthrie accused Trump of "sending a lie" to his followers about Usama bin Laden's death, comparing him to "someone's crazy uncle."

"I always got along very good with Savannah," Trump said of Guthrie on Tuesday from the White House despite the pair's previous back and forth. 

The search for the octogenrian grandmother continues to intensify as time moves further from her last sighting on Saturday, with Savannah Guthrie relying on her faith during the investigation. 

"We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him," Guthrie captioned an Instagram post on Wednesday.  

Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report.