Megyn Kelly Criticizes MS NOW Journalist for Guthrie Misinformation Allegations

In a heated exchange that has intensified the media debate surrounding the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, conservative commentator Megyn Kelly sharply criticized MSNBC reporter Alex Tabet for his comments about social media influencers covering the investigation.

During Monday’s episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Kelly unleashed a scathing rebuke of Tabet after playing a clip where the reporter expressed concern about misinformation being spread by influencers on the ground in Arizona.

“Oh my god. Of all the networks to be lecturing us on disinformation,” Kelly said. “So, we’re not going to be taking lessons from you, twit reporter on how to handle a news story.”

Kelly, who has been closely following the Guthrie case and regularly commenting on its developments, defended the role of independent content creators covering the disappearance of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother. She argued these influencers have been instrumental in maintaining public interest in the case.

“The nerve of this asshole to try to chide the influencers and the podcasters, who are out there trying to cover this case, into doing it more like [MSNBC] or not doing it at all,” Kelly continued. “It’s thanks to them that we have half the interest in this case. They’re the ones who are following around law enforcement.”

The former Fox News anchor further emphasized that she finds value in the reporting done by influencers on location, calling them “invaluable” to her own coverage of the disappearance.

This exchange highlights the growing tension between traditional media outlets and independent content creators who have flocked to Tucson since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. The case has attracted significant attention due to Nancy being the mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Earlier on Monday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos issued a statement defending the Guthrie family against conspiracy theories suggesting their possible involvement in the disappearance.

“To be clear… the Guthrie family — to include all siblings and spouses — has been cleared as possible suspects in this case,” Nanos stated. “The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case. To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel.”

The sheriff also appealed directly to media outlets, saying, “I’m begging you the media to honor your profession and report with some sense of compassion and professionalism.”

Despite these pleas, public fascination with the case continues to grow, particularly as no arrests have been made in the 16 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. She was last seen near her Tucson-area home on January 31 before being reported missing around noon the following day.

In their investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI have released surveillance images showing a masked, gloved suspect outside Nancy’s home early on the morning she went missing. Authorities believe they have located gloves that appear to match those seen in the doorbell footage and have submitted them for DNA testing.

The case has highlighted evolving dynamics in crime coverage, with social media creators and podcasters now playing a significant role alongside traditional news outlets. This has created both opportunities for increased public awareness and challenges in maintaining factual reporting standards.

As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, the media spotlight on the case shows no signs of dimming, with both traditional journalists and independent content creators maintaining their presence in Tucson as the investigation enters its third week.