Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, 84, was rushed to the hospital Friday while on a trip abroad.
“While traveling with a bipartisan congressional delegation in Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi suffered an injury in an official engagement and was hospitalized for evaluation,” her spokesman Ian Krager said in a statement . 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.
A source told DailyMail.com that she fell down a flight of stairs during the visit but her injuries are not serious.
The visit to Luxembourg, hosted by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was announced to commemorate the battle with a bipartisan group of nearly two dozen lawmakers.
“Speaker Emerita Pelosi extends 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.”
Her incident comes days after outgoing Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, fell during a Senate lunch this week.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, 84, was rushed to the hospital on Friday.
Pelosi receives ‘excellent treatment’ from doctors and medical professionals
Pelosi was traveling with a bipartisan congressional delegation in Luxembourg when the incident occurred
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.
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 Grand Duke and the Crown Grand Duke received a delegation from the US Congress on Friday
“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.”
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