Who Is Savannah Guthrie's Husband Michael Feldman? Inside His Career and Political Connections

He's the man who makes the "Today" co-host star laugh, but Michael Feldman's life extends far beyond romantic online tributes into Washington's political power circles.

For years, fans have watched Savannah Guthrie light up morning television. Yet many still wonder: Who exactly is the man standing beside her — especially now, as their family faces one of its most painful chapters?

Their story did not begin under studio lights or in political boardrooms but at a party, where one conversation quietly changed everything.

How Savannah Met Michael and the Parenthood They Once Feared Missing

Savannah first met Michael — whom she calls Mike — at a party while working as a legal correspondent for NBC News in 2007. He was a political consultant who, as she later wrote in her personal essay for Guideposts, "made me laugh." They fell in love.

But their journey to that moment wasn't simple.

According to Today, the couple dated for five and a half years before facing a crossroads during a trip to Turks and Caicos.

"It got to the point where no one thought we were ever going to get married — including us, especially including me," Savannah admitted.

At one point, she told him, "I was like, 'Sweetie, I love you so much, but if we can't decide, then I think we've decided,'"

Michael said he understood but encouraged her to enjoy the day together anyway. Later, she admitted she cried, fearing she had "ruined" her life because she loved him so much.

Instead, their story turned into one of patience and faith. When they married in 2014 and announced they were expecting their first child, she described the outpouring of support as "a humbling and overwhelming experience."

In her heartfelt essay for Guideposts, Savannah reflected on how their romance blossomed just as her public profile grew.

In a past People interview, Savannah confessed they once feared they had "lost our chance" at parenthood because they waited so long to wed.

"When we found out we were pregnant, I don't think there were two happier people on this planet," she said.

On August 13, 2014, they welcomed their daughter, Vale Guthrie Feldman.

"The moment I first held her in my arms, my world broke open again— in the most wondrous, joyful way. I couldn’t stop thanking God for giving us this most remarkable, tiny little blessing," Savannah wrote.

The joy of that moment would become the foundation of a marriage that, years later, Savannah would still celebrate publicly.

The Instagram Tribute That Said It All

In March 2019, Savannah publicly celebrated her husband with a glowing Instagram tribute:

"How sweet it is to be loved by you, Michael Feldman. You make me happy every single day. And made all my dreams come true. Happy anniversary, @feldmike ❤️ #fiveyears!"

The photo showed the couple gazing at each other across a candlelit table, smiling broadly — a romantic snapshot of a man whose professional life unfolds far from the spotlight.

Inside Michael Feldman's Career and Political Connections

According to his biography at FGS Global, Michael, who graduated with honors from Tufts University, has more than three decades of experience in politics, policy, and strategic communications.

He began his career in government and later served eight years in the administration of President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. During that time, he worked as a senior adviser and traveling chief of staff to Gore.

He managed the Vice President's staff and helped shape messaging and strategy during the 2000 campaign.

Michael also served as one of the administration's chief liaisons to Congress. In that role, he provided strategic advice to help move the President's legislative agenda forward.

Before moving to the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign, he worked within Senate Democratic Leadership as a legislative analyst in the Democratic Policy Committee and as part of the Senate Majority Leader's Democratic floor staff.

In 1991, he contributed to Senator Harris Wofford's special election campaign in Pennsylvania.

In 2001, Michael helped found The Glover Park Group, a Washington-based public affairs firm. The company grew from a start-up into one of the country's leading strategic communications firms.

Today, he serves as a partner and North American co-chairman at FGS Global, where he leads major client accounts and helps guide the firm's growth strategy.

At home, however, Savannah paints a softer picture. In a 2017 profile by The New York Times, she described their life in TriBeCa with their daughter, Vale, and son, Charley, born in 2016.

She revealed that Michael's "breakfast game is strong," often cooking whole wheat toast with poached eggs and avocado or scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon.

But in recent days, that steady presence has been tested in ways far beyond politics or family breakfasts.

Breaking His Silence on His Mother-In-Law's Disappearance

Michael stepped into the spotlight under far more serious circumstances, speaking publicly after the disappearance of Savannah's mother, Nancy Guthrie.

According to Page Six, Michael said he doesn't "have anything new to report" and described himself as "just being responsive" but feeling "mostly unhelpful" during the desperate search. He thanked the media for their "thoughtfulness."

Around the same time, Michael shared a black-and-white image on Instagram of a masked figure at the front door of his mother-in-law's house. "Someone out there may recognize this person. Please help us. Bring her home," he wrote.

How the Events Unfolded

A law enforcement briefing painted an alarming picture, as reported by Page Six. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the 84-year-old had dinner with family, including daughter Annie Guthrie, and was brought home around 9:30 or 9:45 p.m.

Investigators reportedly found the scene "very concerning" and "suspicious in nature."

The sheriff said she had mobility issues and could not walk more than 50 yards alone, yet she was "of great sound mind." Her medication, cellphone, wallet, keys, and car were left behind.

Authorities reportedly believe she was "abducted" and possibly "harmed."

As the investigation unfolds, Savannah has stepped away from the "Today" show to be with her family and has reportedly withdrawn from hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

For now, Michael remains a man balancing two worlds — a seasoned political strategist and a husband navigating heartbreak in public view. As their family waits for answers, he continues to shoulder both public duties and private concerns.