Some feel Savannah Guthrie deserves an award for stamina after her marathon coverage of the 2024 election. NBC’s anchor barely had a moment to rest before she was back on air bright and early Wednesday morning, ready to deliver the news that Donald Trump had pulled off a political comeback for the ages, officially winning his return to the White House.
With her coffee cups lined up and a bit of wit to keep her going, Savannah was all smiles as she greeted viewers, some of whom were genuinely shocked that she was still standing after what seemed like a 24-hour live broadcast marathon.
Let’s be clear—Savannah’s perseverance is impressive. Twitter (or X, if we’re being technical) was filled with viewers in awe of her endurance. One user summed it up, saying, “The amount of caffeine that has to be pumping through Savannah Guthrie’s body is probably alarming.
Girl has been killing it on TV for 24 hours. Toasting my coffee to her.” And she didn’t waste a moment reminding everyone just how close the race had been in some battlegrounds—like Michigan—while acknowledging that the bottom line was “clear as day”: Trump, once again, is headed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Today fans fear for Savannah Guthrie after Trump election win: ‘Has she slept?’ https://t.co/AhK6WbVz9W pic.twitter.com/HSc3RN2t6x
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) November 6, 2024
Guthrie’s dedication to delivering the news is nothing short of professional, but let’s be real—it must sting a little to be the one announcing Trump’s win, especially for a network that hasn’t exactly been his biggest fan. Sure, she’s putting on a brave face, but you can imagine the mixed feelings brewing beneath those three cups of coffee. For a network that’s leaned heavily on narratives painting Trump as a polarizing, even dangerous, figure, this must feel a bit like déjà vu with a side of caffeine jitters.
Savannah, however, knows how to keep it together. From Tuesday morning’s Today show to her primetime election coverage, she led NBC’s team alongside Lester Holt and correspondents across the battlegrounds, keeping viewers informed (and possibly caffeinated) with every twist and turn. But as the election wrapped up, her ability to put on a professional front while delivering the news that half the country has been waiting for is impressive—even if you know that somewhere in that studio, there’s a deep sigh over Trump’s undeniable comeback.
Meanwhile, viewers who hadn’t yet had their morning coffee were stunned to see her on TV again so soon. “I wake up, I see @SavannahGuthrie on TV… come home from work, she’s on TV. I wake up today, she’s STILL on TV,” joked one fan. Another echoed, “Major respect to @SavannahGuthrie, who worked early in the morning and is now working super late on NBC Election coverage. That’s impressive and true professionalism.”
So, hats off to Savannah for doing her job with stamina and grace—whether she’s thrilled with the result or not, it’s hard not to appreciate the commitment. Here’s hoping she finally gets some well-earned rest… though with Trump back in the White House, she may need even more coffee in the days to come.
