Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has been hospitalized after suffering an injury during an official trip to Luxembourg. According to a spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Pelosi sustained the injury after a fall.
Pelosi, 84, was part of a congressional delegation visiting Europe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a significant event during World War II. Her spokesperson, Ian Krager, stated that she is receiving excellent treatment from medical professionals and is unable to attend the remaining events scheduled during her trip.
Although the exact nature of Pelosi’s injury has not been disclosed, sources familiar with the situation reported that she tripped and fell while attending an event with other members of Congress. Another source indicated that she suffered a hip injury. Due to the sensitivity of the information, these individuals requested anonymity.
Pelosi’s spokesperson expressed her desire to return home to the United States quickly. Representative Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas who was part of the delegation, took to social media to wish Pelosi a speedy recovery.
In a statement, McCaul said, “I am disappointed that Speaker Emerita Pelosi will not be able to join the rest of our delegation’s events this weekend, given how much she looked forward to honoring our veterans.” He added that Pelosi is resilient and will likely recover soon.
This incident marks another challenging moment for Pelosi, who has faced difficult times in the past. Her husband, Paul, was attacked with a hammer at their home in San Francisco two years ago. The perpetrator was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.
Despite stepping down from her leadership position two years ago, Pelosi remains active in politics. She continues to work with Democrats in private and public settings and attends formal events. Recently, she was present at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington and witnessed the swearing-in of her former Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges faced by aging politicians. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, suffered a sprained wrist and cut to his cheek after tripping and falling in the Senate earlier this week.
