Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was injured during a congressional delegation trip to a World War II battlefield in Luxembourg, according to an announcement from her office on Friday. Pelosi, 84, was part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers who were in the Western European nation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. However, she was injured and subsequently admitted to the hospital for evaluation, her spokesman Ian Krager confirmed.
Krager stated that Pelosi is currently receiving excellent medical care. Despite her injury, Pelosi continues to work and expressed regret for being unable to attend the remaining engagements of the delegation, which were intended to honor the bravery of American service members during one of the most significant acts of heroism in the nation’s history.
Pelosi’s press representative also conveyed her gratitude to the veterans and the people of Luxembourg and Bastogne for their service during World War II and their contribution to peace in Europe. The nature of Pelosi’s injury remains undisclosed.
The news of Pelosi’s injury emerged shortly after reports surfaced about her behind-the-scenes efforts to oppose Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bid to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Pelosi is said to be supporting Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), 74, over the 35-year-old New York City politician.
Pelosi’s accident occurred just days after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, another octogenarian, suffered a fall in the US Capitol, resulting in a scraped face and sprained wrist. McConnell, 82, has been the longest-serving leader of either party in the Senate in US history.
The incident has reignited discussions about the age of politicians and their ability to serve in office. Currently, there are six senators and 16 members of the House in their 80s, with 31 senators and 76 House members in their 70s. The oldest US politician is Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who is 90 years old.
Krager did not immediately respond to a request for comment.