SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Oct. 28, 2022 (UPI) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was assaulted after an assailant broke into their home, her office said in a statement Friday.
The incident took place early Friday morning when someone broke into their San Francisco home and “violently assaulted” Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., statement through spokesman Drew Hammill.
“The assailant is in custody and the motivation for the attack is under investigation. Mr. Pelosi was taken to the hospital, where he is receiving excellent medical care and is expected to make a full recovery,” the statement read.
Nancy Pelosi was not in San Francisco at the time, Hammil said.
“The Speaker and her family are grateful to the first responders and medical professionals involved, and request privacy at this time,” he said.
San Francisco police sergeant Adam Lobsinger said his department was called to the Pelosi residence at 2:27 a.m. PT. The suspect was taken into custody and Pelosi, 82, was transported to the hospital.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre released the following statement:
“The President is praying for Paul Pelosi and for Speaker Pelosi’s whole family. This morning he called Speaker Pelosi to express his support after this horrible attack. 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.”
The motivation for the attack is under investigation by the U.S. Capitol Police, SFPD and FBI.
This story is breaking and will be updated as details are released.
