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Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after injury during Europe trip
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized in Luxembourg after sustaining an injury during a congressional trip; spokesperson confirms she is receiving excellent treatment.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was hospitalized in Luxembourg for evaluation after sustaining an injury during an official trip with a congressional delegation, her spokesperson confirmed on Friday.
Her spokesperson, Ian Krager, assured that the 84-year-old lawmaker is “currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals.”
In a statement, Krager explained that Pelosi was injured while attending an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. “While traveling with a bipartisan Congressional delegation in Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation,” he said.
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“She continues to work and regrets that she is unable to attend the remainder of the CODEL engagements to honor the courage of our servicemembers during one of the greatest acts of American heroism in our nation’s history,” Krager added. Details about the nature of Pelosi’s injury remain unclear.
Pelosi commemorates WWII heroes in Europe with bipartisan group
Notably, the 84-year-old was part of a bipartisan group visiting Europe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, World War II.
18 congressmen and lawmakers from both parties were travelling to Belgium and Luxembourg to pay their respects to veterans and to commemorate the ultimate cost of the great Battle of the Bulge. She was captured standing and grasping the hand of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul
Pelosi’s uncle, Johnny, was among the many Americans who served during World War II. Before her injury, Pelosi was photographed standing and holding hands with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who led the delegation.
Ahead of the trip, Pelosi’s office stressed her commitment to honouring the bravery of American veterans and the pivotal role of the people of Luxembourg and Bastogne in securing peace in Europe.
Krager echoed this sentiment in Friday’s statement: “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. She looks forward to returning home to the U.S. soon.”
