Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent hip replacement surgery after falling while traveling abroad with a congressional delegation, according to a statement Saturday from Press Secretary Ian Crager.
Pelosi, 84, was admitted to a hospital in Luxembourg after the incident during a visit with bipartisan lawmakers to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a spokeswoman for the California congresswoman said. revealed Friday.
Speaker Pelosi enjoys an overwhelming amount of prayers and well wishes and remains determined to ensure that all Americans have access to quality health care.
— Ian Krager (@IanKrager) December 14, 2024
Surgeons successfully replaced Pelosi’s injured hip on Saturday morning, according to a press release.
“Earlier this morning, Honorable Speaker Pelosi underwent hip replacement surgery and is recovering well,” Pelosi said.
“Speaker Pelosi would like to thank the U.S. military staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Landstuhl Army Base and the medical staff at Kirchberg Hospital in Luxembourg for their excellent care and kindness,” the statement continued.
“Speaker Pelosi enjoys the outpouring of prayers and well wishes and remains determined to ensure that all Americans have access to quality health care,” she added.
Pelosi has served in the House of Representatives since 1987. Older Democrats often proposed During the 2024 election campaign, President-elect Donald Trump, 78, claimed he was unfit to serve as president due to his age. (Related: Mitch McConnell suffers fall and receives treatment: Report)
On Friday, Crager said Pelosi would not be returning because she was traveling with fellow lawmakers. Former House speaker said he is looking forward to returning to the United States
Honorable Speaker Pelosi was personally and publicly honored to accompany the distinguished delegation, many of whom had family members who fought in World War II, including an uncle. Johnny was also included.
She is looking forward to returning to the United States soon.
— Ian Krager (@IanKrager) December 13, 2024
“Emeritus Speaker Pelosi said it was a personal and official honor for her to accompany this distinguished delegation, many of whom have family members who fought in World War II, including her uncle Johnny. She looks forward to returning to the United States soon,” Pelosi’s statement Friday said in part.
