Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi attacked in San Francisco with Hammer
The attacker who attacked Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home shouted, “Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?” according to an anonymous source.
According to sources, a hammer-wielding intruder entered into their home early Friday and badly battered Paul Pelosi.
Two anonymous sources told The Associated Press that Pelosi, 82, was injured by blunt force.
People stated the assailant purposefully targeted the home. Assailant was arrested.
Doctors treated Pelosi for bruises, severe edema, and other ailments. Drew Hammill, Nancy Pelosi’s spokesman, predicted a full recovery.
“The Speaker and her family are grateful to the first responders and medical professionals involved, and request privacy at this time,” Hammill added.
The incident raises concerns about the safety of Congress and their families almost two years after the tragic Capitol revolt. The attack comes 11 days before midterm elections, when Americans are worried about crime and public safety.
Capitol Police examined 9,600 congressional threats in 2021, and members have been severely attacked. In 2011, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot in the head outside a Tucson grocery store, and in 2017, a shooter opened fire on a Republican congressional baseball team practice, badly injuring Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La.
As people have shown up at their houses and as members have received more threatening communications, several Congressmen have asked for increased security.
Capitol Police, which protects House leaders, said Nancy Pelosi was with her protective detail in Washington when her husband was attacked. She returned from a European security conference this week and will keynote an advocacy event Saturday night with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Capitol Police reported FBI and San Francisco police investigations. San Francisco police have the suspect.
Paul Pelosi, a wealthy West Coast investor, often attends formal Washington gatherings with Nancy Pelosi. Five adult children and countless grandchildren. 59 years of marriage.
Paul Pelosi was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation for a May crash in California’s wine country.
President Joe Biden and legislators from both parties expressed astonishment and condolences to the Pelosi family after the incident.
“What happened to Paul Pelosi was a dastardly act,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. “I spoke with Speaker Pelosi earlier this morning and conveyed my deepest concern and heartfelt wishes to her husband and their family, and I wish him a speedy recovery.”
“We have been to many events with the Pelosis over the last 2 decades and we’ve had lots of occasions to talk about both of our families and the challenges of being part of a political family. Thinking about the Pelosi family today,” tweeted Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden had also spoken to Nancy Pelosi.
Jean-Pierre stated the President is praying for Paul and Speaker Pelosi’s 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.”
Protests have occurred at Pelosi’s Pacific Heights residence in recent years. Salon stylists protested with curling irons after Nancy Pelosi was caught getting her hair done amid the coronavirus pandemic. Before Pelosi’s travel to Taiwan, Chinese protested outside. During stimulus package debates, protesters wrote “cancel rent,” “anarchy,” and “we want everything” on the garage door in black paint.