US Democrat: Pelosi injured throughout journey to Europe – hospital | EUROtoday

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized. The 84-year-old suffered an damage throughout an official appointment in Luxembourg, mentioned her spokesman Ian Krager. Pelosi had traveled to Europe to participate in commemorations of the Wehrmacht’s Battle of the Bulge underneath German dictator Adolf Hitler in World War II.

Krager mentioned Pelosi was receiving “excellent treatment” and wouldn’t have the ability to attend the rest of her journey. He didn’t specify the character of the damage, however mentioned the politician seemed ahead to returning to the United States quickly. The New York Times, citing an nameless supply, experiences that Pelosi fell badly on a marble staircase throughout an appointment.

Pelosi, who was first elected to Congress in 1987, served as House Speaker twice. She resigned two years in the past however retained her seat and was re-elected in November. Even after stepping down from the highest job, she continues to be an influential determine within the Democratic Party.