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LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after suffering an injury during a congressional visit to Luxembourg, a spokesman with her office said Friday morning.
Pelosi, D-Calif., who has continued to serve in Congress after stepping down as Democratic House leader in early 2023, traveled with a bipartisan delegation to Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
Spokesman Ian Krager did not provide details about her injury or condition but said Pelosi, 84, was admitted to the hospital for evaluation.
A person familiar with the incident told The Associated Press that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly.
Krager said Pelosi “looks forward to returning home to the U.S. soon."
“Speaker Emerita Pelosi is currently receiving excellent treatment from doctors and medical professionals,” the statement said. “She continues to work and regrets that she is unable to attend the remainder of” the engagements honoring those who fought in the World War II battle.
“Speaker Emerita Pelosi conveys her thanks and praise to our veterans and gratitude to people of Luxembourg and Bastogne for their service in World War II and their role in bringing peace to Europe,” the statement continued.
Pelosi served as House speaker from 2007-11 and again from 2019-23. She was the first woman ever elected to the position.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
