Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been admitted to the hospital following an injury she incurred while on an official visit to Luxembourg, according to a statement from her office released on Friday. While the exact nature of her injury remains unspecified, US media outlets have reported that she suffered hip injuries after tripping and falling at an event. Sources close to the incident, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the details.
Pelosi, a prominent political figure representing California and currently 84 years old, is reportedly receiving "excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals," as stated by her spokesperson, Ian Krager. Despite her hospitalization, the San Francisco congresswoman continues to work remotely and is eager to return home to the US soon.
The injury occurred during a bipartisan Congressional delegation visit to Luxembourg, which was organized to honor the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Krager noted that Pelosi will not be able to participate in the remainder of the scheduled commemorative events.
This incident follows closely on the heels of a separate accident involving outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who recently sustained injuries from a fall within the US Capitol. Nancy Pelosi has had a distinguished political career spanning seven presidential administrations. She first took on the role of House Speaker from 2007 to 2011 and reclaimed the position in 2019, serving until her resignation in 2023. She was re-elected last month for another two-year term in the House of Representatives.
