Nancy Pelosi, 84, was rushed to hospital after ‘suffering an injury’ during the trip
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, 84, was rushed to hospital after taking a nasty fall down a marble staircase during a European trip on Friday.
Pelosi was in Luxembourg with a bipartisan congressional delegation to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
“Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi suffered an injury during an official engagement and was hospitalized for evaluation,” her spokesman Ian Krager said in a statement.
Krager said she is receiving “excellent treatment” from doctors and medical professionals.
As a result of the injury, she cancels the remainder of her appointments during the congressional delegation’s trip.
She was seen in a photo just before the fall holding the hand of Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, during a group photo on the grand marble stairs at the Grand Duke’s Palace.
Pelosi appeared shaky and weak, according to witnesses in the room during the meeting.
A source told DailyMail.com that she then fell down the marble stairs in front of all the lawmakers and dignitaries during the official visit.
She reportedly broke her hip during the ordeal, but an acquaintance tells the New York Times that this can be fixed with “routine surgery.”
Pelosi was heard again on a phone call with several lawmakers she had taken from the hospital, and she sounded normal and cheerful, another source told DailyMail.com.
The visit to Luxembourg, hosted by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was announced to commemorate the deadly battle with a bipartisan group of nearly two dozen lawmakers.
Pelosi was traveling with a bipartisan congressional delegation in Luxembourg when the incident occurred
The group of lawmakers met with the Grand Duke on Friday before Pelosi was rushed to hospital. Here she is seen holding the hand of Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, 84, was rushed to the hospital on Friday.
“Speaker Emerita Pelosi conveys her thanks and praise to our veterans and to the people of Luxembourg and Bastogne for their service in World War II and their role in bringing peace to Europe,” Krager continued.
“Speaker Emerita Pelosi was personally and officially honored to travel with the distinguished delegation, many of whom had family members who fought in World War II – including her uncle, Johnny. She looks forward to returning home to the US soon.”
McCaul wrote on X that he is “confident” that Pelosi “will be back on her feet in no time.”
“I am disappointed that Speaker Emerita Pelosi cannot attend the rest of our delegation’s events this weekend, as I know how much she was looking forward to honoring our veterans. But she is strong and I am confident she will be back on her feet in no time. Praying for a speedy recovery,” the Republican added.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., who is also traveling, said he was near Pelosi “when she fell during an official event.”
“It is not appropriate for me to comment on her medical condition, and I wish her all the best,” he wrote on X.
Her incident comes days after outgoing Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, fell during a Senate lunch this week.
He suffered a sprained wrist and an abrasion on his face.
Pelosi just successfully ran for re-election in California and has indicated she plans to run again in 2026.
And although she stepped down from an official Democratic leadership position in November 2022, she still has a lot of power.
Just this week, it was reported that Pelosi is working behind the scenes to crush Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s dream of taking a powerful Democratic House position in the new Congress.
The 35-year-old progressive Squad member is seeking to become the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee after serving as a deputy ranking member.
The Grand Duke and the Crown Grand Duke received a delegation from the US Congress on Friday
Pelosi receives ‘excellent treatment’ from doctors and medical professionals
But she would have to defeat Virginia Congressman Gerry Connelly, who also launched his own bid for the Supreme Committee position.
Lawmakers from the congressional delegation to Luxembourg are meeting with foreign leaders and dignitaries to mark the 80th anniversary of the famous battle, one of the deadliest of World War II.
Earlier Thursday, the Luxembourg embassy posted a photo of the lawmakers to commemorate their trip.
“We welcome Bill Nelson and members of Congress to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg and Belgium,” the report on X said.
“The sacrifices of brave soldiers of World War II echo the past and remind us that every generation must continue the fight for freedom and democracy.”
Speaker Mike Johnson gave a preview of the trip and said it is an “honor” to celebrate the occasion.
‘In the early hours of December 16, 1944, 80 years ago, Nazi Germany launched a surprise attack on the Allied powers. Now known as the deadliest battle the United States fought in the entire war, the Battle of the Bulge was an example of the tenacity and determination of American and Allied forces who were willing to sacrifice everything in the service of total victory over the Nazis,” said Chairman Johnson. in a statement.
“It is my honor to welcome this congressional delegation to the site of the Battle of the Bulge and join the world in celebrating the heroic contributions of the young men who fought and died on the battlefield and ultimately changed the course of human history.”
