Overview of The Anti-ICE Olympics & Guthrie Family “Will Pay” | 2.9.26
A Daily Wire Morning Wire episode (Feb 9, 2026) covering several fast-moving stories: anti‑ICE protests at the Milan Winter Olympics and athlete backlash, the ongoing disappearance and ransom demands in the Nancy Guthrie case (Savannah Guthrie’s mother), a Fifth Circuit ruling favoring the Trump administration’s immigration detention policy, arrests of alleged threats against senior administration officials, major layoffs and leadership shakeup at The Washington Post, and a few other headlines (Lindsey Vonn’s crash, Super Bowl ad coverage). The show also includes sponsor reads and plugs for Daily Wire coverage.
Key topics covered
- Anti‑ICE protests and athlete statements at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics
- Lindsey Vonn’s crash and injuries during the downhill event
- Fifth Circuit ruling on detaining certain undocumented immigrants without bail
- Arrests of two men allegedly threatening high‑level Trump administration officials
- Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and her family’s statement saying they will pay ransom
- Major layoffs and publisher resignation at The Washington Post
- Super Bowl advertising note: a pro‑adoption ad from Live Action
- Sponsor promotions (1‑800‑Flowers, Vanta, Balance of Nature, Pure Talk, USAA)
Segment summaries
Anti‑ICE Olympics (Milan)
- Homeland Security/ICE agents were assigned to Olympics security and faced local protests in Milan, including clashes with rioters and fireworks; Milan’s mayor called ICE “a militia that kills.”
- Opposition spread to the Olympic Village: Team USA renamed its athlete lounge from the “ICE House” to the “Winter House.”
- Several U.S. athletes (Hunter Hess, Chris Lillis, Amber Glenn) publicly criticized ICE. President Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Hess a “real loser.”
- Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious crash attempting another Olympic downhill run after a prior ACL rupture; she was airlifted, taken to surgery, and sustained a left‑leg fracture.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance and ransom
- Search entered its ninth day. Authorities conducted searches at Nancy Guthrie’s home (including excavation near a septic tank and roof walkthroughs) and at her daughter Annie’s home; law enforcement has not named suspects or persons of interest.
- A second ransom note was received by local TV station KOLD; the family believes the two notes are related.
- Savannah Guthrie and siblings publicly said they will pay the ransom and pleaded for proof of life; earlier statements said Nancy needed medication and might not survive 24 hours without it, but no public proof of life has been provided.
- Pima County Sheriff has not scheduled further briefings; investigators continue on scene and the Daily Wire is running a series titled “Finding Nancy Guthrie.”
Fifth Circuit ruling on immigration detentions
- The Fifth Circuit upheld an approach allowing the administration to detain certain non‑citizens without bail while expediting removal proceedings, based on classifying them as “applicants for admission” under the INA.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi called it a crucial victory; the ruling is expected to proceed toward the Supreme Court.
Arrests of alleged threats against administration officials
- Arlington County police arrested Colin DeMarco (Jan 22) after he allegedly attempted to kill OMB chief Russell Vought; evidence included a doorbell camera and alleged motive tied to fear of a fascist takeover.
- Shannon Mather was charged with plotting to kill Vice President J.D. Vance, allegedly stating plans to use an M14 rifle and taking concrete steps toward the threat.
- Hosts frame these cases as part of heightened political rhetoric and risks of political violence.
Washington Post layoffs and leadership shakeup
- The Washington Post laid off roughly 30% of staff (~300 people). Publisher Will Lewis stepped down; CFO Jeff D’Onofrio is interim publisher.
- Cuts include elimination of the sports desk, reduced international reporting (maintaining reporters in ~12 countries), restructured metro section, and the shutdown of the Post Reports podcast.
- Leadership emphasizes a data‑driven, “sustainable” strategy (Jeff Bezos quoted on using data to guide priorities); fired employees protested publicly.
Other items
- Super Bowl: Live Action’s pro‑adoption spot generated attention online.
- Sponsors and product reads were repeated throughout the episode (1‑800‑Flowers, Vanta, Balance of Nature, Pure Talk, USAA).
Notable quotes
- Family plea re: Nancy Guthrie: “We beg you now to return our mother to us… This is the only way we will have peace. We will pay.”
- President Trump on athlete Hunter Hess: “Real loser” (posted on Truth Social).
- AG Pam Bondi on the Fifth Circuit ruling: called it “a crucial legal victory.”
- Jeff Bezos (via Post leadership messaging): “The data tells us what is valuable and where to focus.”
Key takeaways / What to watch next
- Nancy Guthrie case: investigators are intensifying searches but have released no suspects; expect major developments if proof of life, arrests, or further ransom communications surface.
- Immigration policy litigation: the Fifth Circuit decision is significant for expedited deportation efforts but the legal fight is likely headed to the Supreme Court.
- Olympics: watch for ongoing protests and athlete activism related to ICE/Homeland Security presence and any additional security incidents.
- Washington Post: the newsroom reorganization is a major sign of legacy media restructuring; further leadership/strategy moves and industry reaction will follow.
- Safety concerns for public officials: the arrests underscore risks tied to heated political rhetoric—monitor related investigations and legal outcomes.
Recommendations for readers/listeners
- Follow updates from local authorities and reputable outlets for the Nancy Guthrie investigation (avoid unverified social posts).
- Track appellate and Supreme Court calendars for developments on the detention ruling.
- For context on the Post changes, look at company statements plus coverage from multiple media‑industry observers to see the short‑ and long‑term effects.
Sponsor and promotional mentions were frequent in the episode (1‑800‑Flowers, Vanta, Balance of Nature, Pure Talk, USAA), and the Daily Wire promoted its ongoing “Finding Nancy Guthrie” series and Daily Wire+ viewing options.