Overview of New Guthrie Ransom Note and Searches, Trump Post Backlash, Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX: AM Update 2/9
This AM Update (host: Megyn Kelly / SiriusXM) runs through three main newslines: the ongoing disappearance and ransom-note developments in the Nancy Guthrie case (mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie), a Truth Social post tied to President Trump that briefly showed an image criticized as racist and sparked bipartisan backlash, and highlights from Super Bowl LX (Seahawks win) plus Winter Olympics coverage including Lindsey Vonn’s crash. The episode also includes sponsor spots (Zin After Dark, Armra, All Family Pharmacy, LabCorp On Demand).
Key stories
1) Nancy Guthrie disappearance — new notes, searches, federal involvement
- Case status: Nancy Guthrie (84), missing more than a week. No public suspects, persons of interest, or identified vehicles as of the update.
- New developments:
- A second message purportedly from the kidnapper was received by Tucson station KOLD; investigators have not confirmed credibility.
- The second message reportedly has a different IP than the first but used a similar method (secure server/VPN) to obscure origin.
- Local stations note the initial submission may have come via a website tip form (which still transmits an IP).
- Investigative activity:
- Investigators removed another camera from Guthrie’s property (roof) and towed a blue Subaru from her garage.
- Search activity continued at multiple locations, including the family home and backyard areas (an investigator can be seen looking into an open manhole/drain).
- Reporters observed a topographical map being used; Pima County Sheriff and FBI are coordinating searches.
- FBI Director (named in transcript as Cash Patel) reportedly set to arrive in Tucson (Bureau says it was a pre-planned trip).
- Ransom demand & family plea:
- Local report: original ransom demand $6 million, due by the evening cited in the note.
- Savannah Guthrie and siblings released a video plea: “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace… we will pay.”
- Unresolved questions publicized by media:
- What data has been recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker?
- Whether she truly returned home under her own power the night she disappeared.
- Whether family members have been asked to take polygraphs.
- Technical note explained: retired FBI agent described how email/IP tracing works and how VPNs complicate attribution (many intermediary “bridges”).
2) Trump Truth Social post controversy
- What happened: A Truth Social post/autoplayed video briefly displayed a frame that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama with their faces superimposed on ape bodies; the frame circulated widely and drew bipartisan condemnation.
- Response and fallout:
- The post was removed the following day; the White House said “a White House staffer erroneously made the post.”
- Bipartisan criticism included Sen. Tim Scott (called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House”) and Gen. Hakeem Jeffries (called for apology).
- President Trump said he didn’t make a mistake, described having only watched the “beginning” of the video, and said the image was a Lion King takeoff; he said he condemns the racist parts but declined to apologize at that moment.
- The controversy featured on Sunday shows and spurred discussions about selective outrage and hypocrisy (clip of Texas Rep. Gene Wu and others re-circulated).
- Political reaction: Some Republicans called for removal/apology; mainstream outlets prominently covered Trump’s refusal to apologize.
3) Sports: Olympics updates and Super Bowl LX
- Lindsey Vonn (Team USA): suffered a dramatic crash 13 seconds into her downhill return at Cortina — pole clipped a gate, she went airborne, was airlifted, and later had orthopedic surgery to stabilize a left-leg fracture. U.S. Ski & Snowboard commented she’ll be okay but recovery will take time.
- Olympic results & controversies:
- Breezy Johnson won Olympic downhill gold (first U.S. woman since Lindsey Vonn in 2010).
- Several U.S. athletes made political comments at the Games (e.g., figure skater Amber Glenn); some social-media controversies involved Gus Kenworthy and Hunter Hess. President Trump criticized Hess on Truth Social for saying he did not represent the U.S.
- Super Bowl LX (Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara):
- Seattle Seahawks defeated New England Patriots (final reported score 29–13).
- Key plays: early Seahawks field goals, Kenneth Walker’s effective runs, Sam Darnold’s touchdown to A.J. Barner, Seahawks defense dominantly limiting Patriots offense.
- Halftime: Bad Bunny headlined (mostly Spanish set), with surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin; Bad Bunny sang in English near the end and listed countries of the Americas.
- Parallel conservative alternative halftime show (TPUSA): Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett streamed widely; reports claim millions of concurrent viewers across platforms.
- Notable image: Patriots owner Robert Kraft seen yawning in skybox drew commentary.
Notable quotes / soundbites
- Savannah & siblings on video plea: “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us and we will pay.”
- Retired FBI agent on VPN/IP tracing: VPNs create “a thousand bridges” making attribution much harder.
- Sen. Tim Scott (on the Truth Social frame): “Praying it was fake because it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.”
- President Trump on the post: “No, I didn’t make a mistake… I looked at the first part and it was fine… I wouldn’t like it either, but I didn’t see…”
- Lindsey Vonn (pre-race): “This would be the best comeback I’ve done so far, definitely the most dramatic.” U.S. Ski & Snowboard: “She’ll be okay but it’s going to be a bit of a process.”
Main takeaways
- Guthrie case remains active and fluid: new messages, searches, and forensics are ongoing; major questions about how she returned home and what device data show remain unresolved.
- The Truth Social incident produced rare bipartisan denunciation and an official removal, but the White House framed it as a staff error and the president stopped short of apologizing — continuing the political controversy.
- High-profile sports headlines: Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious crash with surgery required; Breezy Johnson captured downhill gold. Seahawks won Super Bowl LX with a dominant defensive performance; halftime programming created polarized viewing (Bad Bunny vs. TPUSA alternative).
What to watch next
- Official updates from Pima County Sheriff’s Office and FBI about the Guthrie search, forensic findings (pacemaker data), and any arrests or persons of interest.
- Any further White House statements or apologies related to the Truth Social post; potential personnel/accountability developments.
- Medical updates on Lindsey Vonn’s recovery and official Olympic injury reports.
- Official game recaps / statistics from the NFL and viewer metrics for both the NBC halftime show and the TPUSA stream.
Sponsors and promos mentioned
- Zin After Dark (nicotine pouches)
- Armra (colostrum supplement)
- All Family Pharmacy (online prescription service)
- LabCorp On Demand (health tests; promo code for discount)
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