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Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized due to an injury sustained during a trip marking the Battle of the Bulge anniversary, though she continues to work and hopes for a swift recovery.
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized following an unspecified injury sustained during a Congressional trip to Luxembourg, her office confirmed on Friday. At 84 years old, Pelosi is currently under excellent medical care, according to spokesperson Ian Krager, who reassured that she remains in good spirits and is actively working from her hospital bed.Pelosi was in Luxembourg as part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation commemorating the 80th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of the Bulge. While she is unable to participate in further delegation events, Krager noted that she is eager to return home to California soon. With a political career spanning over seven presidential administrations, Pelosi first rose to the role of House Speaker in 2007, becoming a significant figure in US politics. She held the speakership for four years, regained the position in 2019, and ultimately served separate two-year terms before resigning from the role in 2023. Despite stepping down as Speaker, she continues to represent her constituents, having been elected for another two-year term last month.Joining Pelosi were 17 other Congress members on the bipartisan trip, which includes events with veterans and military officials to mark the anniversary. This incident comes shortly after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faced his own mishap, suffering injuries from a fall at the US Capitol.
