House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has been hospitalized after being “violently assaulted” by a person who reportedly broke into their home in San Francisco to look for her.
The suspect broke in to the couple’s home early on Friday and called out for the speaker, shouting “Where is Nancy? Where is Nancy?” while confronting Paul Pelosi, the AP and CNN separately reported, citing a source briefed on the attack. The speaker, one of the most powerful Democrats in the country, was not at home at the time.
Paul Pelosi, 82, was “severely beaten” with a hammer, suffering trauma to his head and body, according to two people with knowledge of the investigation, the AP reported. His injuries are “significant,” according to ABC News.
He “is receiving excellent medical care and is expected to make a full recovery,” Drew Hammill, the speaker’s spokesperson, said.
Authorities responded to a report of a home break-in at 2:27 a.m., a San Francisco Police spokesperson said. The suspect, who was not immediately identified, was taken into custody.
Capitol Police said it is assisting the FBI and the San Francisco Police in their investigation.
The speaker was in Washington, DC, with her security detail at the time, USCP said.
President Joe Biden spoke to the speaker on Friday about the attack, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, adding that he is praying for their family.
The Pelosis have been married for 59 years. They have five children and many grandchildren.
The couple’s three-story red brick house in San Francisco has been targeted by protesters in the past. In January last year, the home was vandalized with fake blood and what appeared to be a pig’s head, as well as messages on the garage door.
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