Former House Speaker Sustains Injury During Official Engagement

Washington, D.C. — December 13, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg after sustaining an injury during an official engagement, her office confirmed today. Pelosi, 84, was in Europe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a significant event from World War II.

According to a statement released by Pelosi's spokesperson, Ian Krager, the injury occurred while she was part of a bipartisan congressional delegation. "Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation," Krager noted, emphasizing that Pelosi was receiving "excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals."

Details regarding the specific nature of Pelosi's injury have not been disclosed to the public, though sources close to the situation, who chose to remain anonymous, have suggested that she might have tripped, leading to her hospitalization. Despite the incident, Pelosi is said to be continuing her work from the hospital, expressing regret for missing the remainder of the CODEL (Congressional Delegation) events.

The delegation was meant to honor the veterans and acknowledge the pivotal role of Luxembourg and Bastogne in World War II. Pelosi herself conveyed her "thanks and praise to our veterans and gratitude to the people of Luxembourg and Bastogne for their service in World War II and their role in bringing peace to Europe," according to Krager.

This incident comes at a time when Pelosi, although no longer in a leadership role in Congress, remains a prominent figure in American politics, having served as the Speaker of the House twice and being the first woman to hold that position. Her current term as a Representative for California's 12th district continues, having been re-elected just weeks ago.

Pelosi's office has stated that she looks forward to returning home to the United States soon, with no further details provided on her expected recovery timeline. This story has sparked a wave of concern and well-wishes from across the political spectrum, highlighting her enduring influence in politics.