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FBI Director Patel Walks Out Over Nancy Guthrie Inquiry

8/7/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel walked off a press conference when asked about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home in the early morning of Feb. 1, 2026.
Patel alleges the FBI was excluded for four days, while Sheriff Chris Nanos says agents were present from day one.
President Donald Trump said the FBI is involved to an extent but that the local community runs the investigation.

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FBI Director Kash Patel walked off a press conference when asked about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home in the early morning of Feb. 1, 2026.
Patel alleges the FBI was excluded for four days, while Sheriff Chris Nanos says agents were present from day one.
President Donald Trump said the FBI is involved to an extent but that the local community runs the investigation.