Pelosi Fractures Hip and Is Hospitalized in Luxembourg During Congressional Trip To Commemorate Battle of the Bulge
A spokesman for Speaker Pelosi, Ian Krager, says she will not be able to attend the rest of the event.
Speaker Pelosi is receiving treatment in a hospital in Luxembourg after tripping and fracturing her hip while walking down marble stairs during a trip with a congressional delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
A spokesperson for Mrs. Pelosi, Ian Krager, said Friday that the former speaker “sustained an injury during an official engagement and was submitted to the hospital for evaluation.”
The nature of the injury was not immediately clear in the statement. Multiple news outlets, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that she tripped while walking down marble stairs at the Grand Ducal Palace and fractured her hip. Doctors are reportedly optimistic that the injury can be repaired, but it was not clear if the surgery would be conducted in Luxembourg or in America.
Mr. Krager said she is “currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals.” However, she would not be able to attend the remainder of the commemoration.
He added Mrs. 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.”
Mrs. Pelosi stepped down from her party’s leadership in the House in 2022, however, she did not resign and was re-elected for a 20th term in the November 5 election.