WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) was admitted to a hospital for evaluation after she was injured in a fall during an official engagement while traveling with a bipartisan congressional delegation in Luxembourg, according to her spokesperson.
“Speaker Emerita Pelosi is currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals,” her spokesperson Ian Krager wrote in a statement. “She continues to work and regrets that she is unable to attend the remainder of the [congressional delegation] engagements to honor the courage of our servicemembers during one of the greatest acts of American heroism in our nation’s history.”
The trip to Luxembourg marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which began Dec. 16, 1944, when German soldiers launched an unexpected attack through Belgium and Luxembourg. Fighting with American soldiers and allies went on for more than a month, becoming one of the most significant battles of World War II.
Krager wrote that Pelosi was honored to travel with the delegation, many of whom had family members who fought in World War II — including her uncle, Johnny.
A source familiar with what happened said Pelosi tripped right after taking a group photo in Luxembourg and fell. The person did not know the extent of her injuries.
Pelosi was upset she could not continue on the short trip, which members left for after votes on Thursday and are scheduled to return from on Sunday, the person said. She is now scheduled to return once she is cleared from the hospital.
In a statement on X, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, expressed his disappointment that Pelosi cannot continue on the trip.
“I know how much she looked forward to honoring our veterans,” he wrote. “But she is strong, and I am confident she will be back on her feet in no time. Praying for a speedy recovery.”
Members met with the Luxembourgian ambassador and are scheduled to visit Bastogne, Belgium.
An itinerary of events shared with The Times says the delegation was to visit the American Cemetery in Bastogne, attend wreath-laying ceremonies and participate in a dinner hosted by the government of Luxembourg. On Sunday they are scheduled to meet with the Luxembourg National Assembly before flying back to Washington.
Pelosi, 84, was the first woman to serve as speaker of the House and a longtime leader of the House Democratic Caucus. She stepped down as speaker last year but continues to serve in the House.