Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after suffering an unspecified injury during a recent official trip to Luxembourg, her office announced on Friday. Reports from US media indicate that Pelosi, who is 84 years old, injured her hip in a fall while attending an event, as per sources that requested anonymity.
Spokesperson Ian Krager confirmed that she is "currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals." Pelosi is in Luxembourg accompanying a bipartisan Congressional delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a significant World War II campaign.
Krager added that Pelosi "looks forward to returning home to the US soon" and is continuing her legislative duties from the hospital. Despite stepping down from her role as House speaker in January 2023, after two non-consecutive terms, Pelosi remains an active participant in the House of Representatives, having recently been elected for another two-year term.
This trip included 17 other members of Congress, and they were scheduled to take part in various commemorative events alongside veterans, their families, and military leaders. However, due to her injury, Pelosi will not be able to continue participating in these important gatherings.
Interestingly, this incident follows closely on the heels of outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suffering a sprained wrist and facial cuts from a fall at the US Capitol, highlighting the physical challenges that can accompany political life at an advanced age.
Spokesperson Ian Krager confirmed that she is "currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals." Pelosi is in Luxembourg accompanying a bipartisan Congressional delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a significant World War II campaign.
Krager added that Pelosi "looks forward to returning home to the US soon" and is continuing her legislative duties from the hospital. Despite stepping down from her role as House speaker in January 2023, after two non-consecutive terms, Pelosi remains an active participant in the House of Representatives, having recently been elected for another two-year term.
This trip included 17 other members of Congress, and they were scheduled to take part in various commemorative events alongside veterans, their families, and military leaders. However, due to her injury, Pelosi will not be able to continue participating in these important gatherings.
Interestingly, this incident follows closely on the heels of outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suffering a sprained wrist and facial cuts from a fall at the US Capitol, highlighting the physical challenges that can accompany political life at an advanced age.
