Nancy Pelosi says she ‘heartbroken and traumatised’ after a hammer assault on her husband
Nancy Pelosi is traumatised following an attack on her husband is their home.
Paul Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and other injuries after he was assaulted at his San Francisco home on Friday.
However, his doctors believe he will make a full recovery.
The perpetrator had been reportedly posting right-wing conspiracy theories online, as President Joe Biden describes the attack as “despicable”.
In a statement, the House Speaker says: “a violent man broke into our family home, demanded to confront me and brutally attacked my husband Paul. Our children, our grandchildren and I are heartbroken and traumatised by the life-threatening attack on our Pop.”
Thank you for your prayers for my husband and our family. -NP pic.twitter.com/tL8h8W0eUM
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) October 30, 2022
It comes as the President calls for the country to unite together. Biden is pushing to stamp out these acts of violence.
Please know that the prayers and warm wishes from so many are a comfort to our family and are helping Paul make progress with his recovery.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) October 30, 2022
We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services, and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving.
