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Nancy Pelosi, the former US House Speaker, was hospitalized after sustaining a hip injury during an official visit to Luxembourg. According to her office, Pelosi, 84, was part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge when she tripped and fell. Despite the incident, her spokesperson Ian Krager reassured the public that she is receiving excellent medical care and is looking forward to returning home soon. Pelosi, who has had a significant political career, continues to work from the hospital as she unfortunately misses additional events scheduled in Luxembourg. The news of her injury comes just days after Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also experienced a fall at the Capitol, raising concerns about safety among US lawmakers during public appearances.
Nancy Pelosi Hospitalized After Injury During Luxembourg Trip Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital following a fall while attending an event in Luxembourg.Nancy Pelosi, the former US House Speaker, was hospitalized after sustaining a hip injury during an official visit to Luxembourg. According to her office, Pelosi, 84, was part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge when she tripped and fell. Despite the incident, her spokesperson Ian Krager reassured the public that she is receiving excellent medical care and is looking forward to returning home soon. Pelosi, who has had a significant political career, continues to work from the hospital as she unfortunately misses additional events scheduled in Luxembourg. The news of her injury comes just days after Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also experienced a fall at the Capitol, raising concerns about safety among US lawmakers during public appearances.
