Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was injured in a fall during Friday's event in Luxembourg and is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
“During a visit to Luxembourg with a bipartisan delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi was injured in the line of duty and was hospitalized for evaluation,” the office said at first. stated without mentioning it. Type of injury:
The lawmaker was seriously injured when he fell while walking down the marble steps of the Grand Duke's Palace, said people familiar with the matter who were “not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.” hip fractureThe San Francisco Standard reported.
“Early this morning, Honorable Speaker Pelosi underwent hip replacement surgery and is recovering well,” her office said in a statement on Saturday. update.
“Speaker Pelosi would like to thank the U.S. military staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Landstuhl Army Base and the medical staff at Kirchberg Hospital in Luxembourg for their excellent care and kindness,” the statement continued. “Speaker Pelosi enjoys the outpouring of prayers and well wishes and remains determined to ensure that all Americans have access to quality health care.”
The 84-year-old former speaker has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1987. submitted Despite his aging population and health issues, he still needs to complete the paperwork to run for re-election in 2026.
