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Nancy Guthrie missing: Fox News' Greg Gutfeld requested the Guthrie family to take polygraph tests amid the ongoing investigation into her disappearance.

Published on: Feb 11, 2026 8:01 PM IST
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As Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, remains missing since February 1, Greg Gutfeld of Fox News has urged the entire Guthrie family to undergo polygraph examinations, stating that nothing in the perplexing case of the 84-year-old's disappearance appears to be logical.

Amid Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, Greg Gutfeld suggests the Guthrie family, especially Savannah, should undergo polygraph tests. (Savannah Guthrie/Facebook)
Amid Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, Greg Gutfeld suggests the Guthrie family, especially Savannah, should undergo polygraph tests. (Savannah Guthrie/Facebook)

“Have they given everyone polygraphs? I don’t believe they have. I think Savannah Guthrie might wanna volunteer to do a poly and say, ‘I just don’t want people to speculate that I might be involved,'” Gutfeld stated during his Monday’s show.

A polygraph, usually misidentified as a lie detector test, is a pseudoscientific instrument or method that gauges and documents various physiological parameters including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, and skin conductivity as an individual responds to a sequence of inquiries.

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Greg Gutfeld questions authenticity of ransom notes

He stated that the alleged ransom notes sent to media organizations, which demand bitcoin for the safe return of the 84-year-old, are questionable.

Raising doubts about the ransom notes, he said it seems like a “ruse because the start and the finish of it don’t make any sense.”

"If you really wanna get the money, you don’t go to TMZ. You don’t go to Harvey Levin. You go to the wealthy family who does it behind the scenes, and you [the public] may never hear about it,” the Fox News host said.

He highlighted that the conclusion raises questions about the payment process like where and how does one make the payment. “So I think all this is a red herring.”

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Greg Gutfeld urges Savannah Guthrie to undergo polygraph test

The Fox News host stated that if Savannah Guthrie undergoes a voluntary lie detector test, it would assist in eliminating any suspicion regarding her family's involvement, as they would also feel compelled to participate in a polygraph examination.

“It puts everyone else in her circle obligated to do a poly. They might have declined to do it before, but if you actually say, ‘I’m willing to do it,’ and everybody else decides to do it, great,” Gutfeld remarked.

“So if you decline after the daughter publicly says she’s gonna do one, that looks different to me,” he added.

Gutfeld also called for a re-examination of the finances of Nancy’s relatives.

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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