Nancy Pelosi, 84, the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, was hospitalized in Luxembourg following an accident during a visit commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Pelosi was in the country as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation to honor the contributions of U.S. servicemembers in World War II.
Pelosi’s spokesperson, Ian Krager, confirmed the hospitalization: “Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation. She is receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals.” The spokesperson also assured that Pelosi was in good spirits and continuing her work despite the injury. On Saturday, the spokesperson confirmed that Pelosi had had hip replacement surgery after fracturing her hip in the fall.
The injury occurred on Friday when Pelosi tripped and fell down marble stairs at the Grand Ducal Palace, where she was seen walking alongside Representative Michael McCaul earlier. While the exact nature of her injuries other than the hip fracture has not been disclosed, Pelosi has canceled the remainder of her scheduled events in Luxembourg and Bastogne. In a statement, she expressed regret for missing ceremonies and gratitude for the people of Luxembourg and Bastogne for their role in the war and their efforts to maintain peace in Europe.
The visit marked an important historical moment, with Pelosi paying homage to the courage of American troops during one of World War II’s most pivotal battles. Krager added that Pelosi was profoundly touched by the accounts of bravery and sacrifice shared during the ceremonies and remains dedicated to preserving and honoring their legacy.
Pelosi’s injury follows a similar incident involving Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, who sustained minor injuries after a fall at the U.S. Capitol earlier this week. The timing has sparked renewed conversations about the physical demands placed on senior politicians.
A long-serving representative from San Francisco, Pelosi stepped down as Speaker in 2023 after Republicans gained control of the House but retained her seat, securing an overwhelming victory in her district. Her decades-long career includes major legislative achievements such as the Affordable Care Act and pandemic relief bills. She remains an influential figure in U.S. politics, celebrated for her dedication and service.
Despite the accident, Pelosi looks forward to returning to the United States soon. Her office emphasized her commitment to recovering fully and resuming her duties.