Zack Peter explains why Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance isn’t a “psyop to distract us from Epstein”

Zack Peter pushed back against online speculation linking Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to the Epstein files. In a video shared to his X account on March 2, Peter addressed commenters who had suggested that Guthrie’s “disappearance” case was a coordinated distraction or “psyopp” designed to “distract” the public from Epstein files.

Although he had previously indicated he was done discussing the case, Peter said he felt compelled to respond directly to the growing narrative in his comment section.

“Okay, I know I said I was done with talking about Nancy… but I just have one more good rant left in me, and that’s people that keep coming into my comments and saying that this is about the Epstein files. It is the stupidest thing I’ve heard. Okay, this has nothing to do with the Epstein files, and I’m going to tell you why,” he explained in the video.

He went on to directly refute the suggestion that President Donald Trump had any involvement in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. He further remarked that “Trump” did not “have Nancy Guthrie in a bunker.”

Peter further argued that if such an extreme scenario were true, the target would likely be someone with far greater public recognition.

“If he was going to snatch up somebody’s grandma, he would take like the Kardashian grandma, he would take MJ, he would take Kris Jenner’s mother, he wouldn’t take Savannah Guthrie’s mother who nobody even heard of from Tucson, Arizona. Okay, that’s the reality,” Zack Peter explained.

Addressing the broader theory that Nancy Guthrie’s case was meant to shift attention away from the Epstein files, Peter argued that the ongoing volume of discussion about Epstein directly contradicted that claim.

He said that references to the Epstein files continued to dominate conversations across social media platforms, including TikTok, and frequently appeared in his own comment section. He maintained that if Nancy Guthrie’s situation were truly intended as a deflection, it was clearly ineffective.

He described it as a “failed psyop” because, as he emphasized, people “can’t stop” talking about the Epstein files and the topic remains “all over” social media.

Zack Peter rejects the “psyop” theory, compares Nancy Guthrie’s case to the Epstein files

In the aforementioned video, Zack Peter not only suggested that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance was not a “psyop” designed to distract the public’s attention from Epstein files but also offered his perspective on why discussion surrounding the Epstein documents had not dominated mainstream conversation despite their disturbing content.

Peter began by acknowledging that some viewers were frustrated by what they perceived as limited public discourse around the files. However, he added that the content contained in the Epstein files was extremely dark and difficult for many people to process.

“Okay, but I’m going to tell you why you’re not hearing about it more than what you want to or why people aren’t interested in it. Because the reality is, the Epstein files are dark. They’re unsettling. It is really. I know because I tried to go into them, and I was like, I could not stomach it. Okay, and that’s the reality,” Zack Peter added

According to Peter, everyday concerns also played a significant role in why the files were not at the forefront of public attention.

He argued that most Americans were focused on practical responsibilities rather than diving into disturbing subject matter.

“(For) most people, most Americans right now, their priority is putting food on the table, right? They’re trying to feed their families. They’re trying to just get to their you know, nine to five and then come home and have a beer and watch The Masked Singer. That’s the reality,” he explained.

Zack Peter further suggested that audiences often gravitated toward lighter or more digestible content, rather than material that could “ruin their own celebrities” or felt emotionally overwhelming. He described the allegations and speculation surrounding high-profile names as “too heavy” for many to engage with willingly.

He further added that there was “too much sh*t going on in the world” and because of that people didn’t “want more”.

“And if you do, great. Then you go and dive into those files and you look at those photos, and you go and enjoy it. Devour it. I hope it brings you so much joy to go through those files,” he added.

He also reiterated that, in his view, most people simply could not “stomach” the disturbing details related to the Epstein files.

However, in contrast to those files, Peter explained that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance case offered something different.

It was a “mystery” that felt more accessible and collective naturally. He argued that the case resonated widely with the public because it provided hope and a shared goal, regardless of political affiliation.

He said people wanted something “fun” or “lighthearted,” or at least “a mystery to solve,” which was what made the Nancy Guthrie case so prominent in news coverage and on TikTok. According to Peter, there was “hope,” a “crime to solve,” and “a collective goal” that brought people together.

Peter also briefly referenced Savannah Guthrie, suggesting she appeared disengaged from the ongoing discourse, stating that she “clearly couldn’t be bothered anymore.”

Closing his remarks, Peter forcefully rejected the idea that the disappearance case of Nancy Guthrie was orchestrated to distract from the Epstein files. He called the theory baseless and urged commenters to stop repeating it, emphasizing that conversations about the files had hardly ceased.

“That’s it, okay? It has nothing; it’s not a PSYOP to distract us from the Epstein files. So please stop. That’s such a dumb theory, okay? I love you, but please stop commenting that this has to do with distracting us from the Epstein files because we can’t stop talking about the f**king Epstein files. And I’m tired. I’m tired of the Epstein files, all right?” he remarked.

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains ongoing as the search enters its fifth week. Over the weekend, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department announced it was “refocusing resources” in the case, signaling a renewed push to advance the probe (as per Fox News).