Former Speaker of the House hurt honoring WWII veterans.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., sustained an injury in Luxembourg, Germany, while attending a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of the Bulge.
Pelosi’s spokesperson, Ian Krager, issued a statement on Friday confirming the incident, explaining that Pelosi “sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation.” He assured the public that Pelosi is “receiving excellent care from doctors and medical professionals.”
Although she remains active in her duties, Pelosi regretted being unable to attend the rest of the congressional delegation’s events honoring the bravery of American servicemembers during one of the pivotal moments in U.S. military history. Krager added that Pelosi expressed gratitude to veterans and the people of Luxembourg and Bastogne for their contributions to the war effort and their role in promoting peace in Europe.
Pelosi is traveling with a distinguished delegation, many of whom have personal ties to World War II. She has often highlighted her own family connection through her uncle, Johnny, who served during the war.
The Battle of the Bulge, which began in December 1944, was a major Axis offensive aimed at halting the Allied advance into Germany. It ultimately failed, but not before becoming one of the most significant and costly battles for American forces during the war.
Pelosi, who was first elected to Congress in 1987, made history in 2007 as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. She held the role until 2011 and then again from 2019 to 2023. After the 2022 midterm elections, which saw Republicans regain control of the House, Pelosi announced she would not seek a leadership position within her party while continuing to represent her San Francisco district.
Reflecting on her career, Pelosi highlighted her collaboration with presidents from both parties, including advancing clean energy with George W. Bush, healthcare reform with Barack Obama, and infrastructure and climate initiatives with Joe Biden. Quoting Ecclesiastes during her 2022 address, she stated, “For everything, there is a season,” signaling her decision to step back from leadership.
A devout Catholic, Pelosi has faced criticism from some Church leaders over her pro-choice stance. In 2022, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco instructed her to abstain from communion unless she renounced her support for abortion rights. Despite this, Pelosi has continued to receive the sacrament, affirming her faith as deeply personal and independent of the bishops’ views.
