Nancy Pelosi Says She Is 'Heartbroken and Traumatized' After Husband Paul Was Attacked in Their Home

Mar. 15, 2025

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Nancy Pelosihas issued a statement afterher husband Paul was violently attackedin their San Francisco home on Friday morning.

The speaker of the House, 82, shared a release on her website Saturday evening, detailing what took place just a day before as she offered an update on her husband’s health.

She added: “We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services, and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving.”

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Paul’s medical care includes theskull surgery that he had to undergo, per NBC Bay Area. A source told the outlet that Paul, also 82, was also treated for facial injuries and was in stable conditionafter the intruder armed with a hammer attacked him. Secret Service agents were stationed at the hospital, the outlet shared.

U.S. Capitol Police revealed that Nancy was in Washington, D.C. at the time of the overnight assault, in which the intruder “confronted the speaker’s husband” and shouted, “Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?” per CNN sources. The criminal then attempted to tie up Paul “until Nancy got home,” and was still “waiting for Nancy” when police arrived, sources said.

Continuing her weekend post, Nancy wrote, “Please know that the outpouring of prayers and warm wishes from so many in the Congress is a comfort to our family and is helping Paul make progress with his recovery. His condition continues to improve.”

Before then asking for prayers for the “continued safety and well-being of your family,” Nancy also shared some words from the Book of Isaiah: “Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

“The President is praying for Paul Pelosi and for Speaker Pelosi’s whole family,” wrote White House press secretaryKarine Jean-Pierrein a statement. “He is also very glad that a full recovery is expected. The President continues to condemn all violence, and asks that the family’s desire for privacy be respected.”

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Nancy has previously been the subject of harassment and threats, such as on Jan. 6, 2021,when rioters descended on the U.S. Capitol. Some of those involved in the violent storming of the Capitol had been looking for the speaker andoccupying her office. One man even notably stole her lectern, prompting him to besentenced to 75 days in jail. Another rioter left a note on a police vehicle reading, “PELOSI IS SATAN.”

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“If he comes, I’m going to punch him out,” Nancy said. “I’ve been waiting for this, for trespassing on Capitol grounds. I’m going to punch him out, and I’m going to go to jail, and I’m going to be happy.”

source: people.com