In brief
Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, has been hospitalized after sustaining an injury during a recent trip to Luxembourg.
Pelosi's team announced on Friday that upon her arrival in Luxembourg as part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, she encountered an unspecified injury. The 84-year-old congresswoman is said to be receiving "excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals" while recovering, according to her spokesperson Ian Krager.Despite the injury, Pelosi remains active and is continuing her work from the hospital as she plans her return home to the United States soon. Having served throughout seven presidential administrations, Pelosi has played a significant role in American politics, first taking on the role of House Speaker from 2007 to 2011 and regaining the position in 2019. After serving two non-consecutive terms in that influential capacity—the only woman to do so—she stepped down in 2023, but maintains her position in the House.Pelosi was traveling with a group of 18 House members, as confirmed by House Speaker Mike Johnson's office, who were scheduled to engage in various events honoring military veterans and their families during the anniversary celebrations. Unfortunately, her injury prevents her from participating in the upcoming events. Notably, this incident follows a recent fall experienced by outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, highlighting the ongoing physical challenges some lawmakers face.
