The United States’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi has undergone surgery for a skull fracture and other severe injuries. He was attacked by a hammer at his California home in San Francisco on Friday morning.
Nancy Pelosi’s spokesperson Drew Hamill in a statement posted on Pelosi’s website, said, “Mr Pelosi was admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital where he underwent successful surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands. His doctors expect a full recovery.”
A male attacker tried to tie up Paul Pelosi while he was waiting for his wife to come back hone and attacked him with a hammer. Nancy Pelosi said that the attacker was using force while he threatened Paul’s life and demanded to see the speaker. The House Speaker and her family thanked everyone and showed their gratitude towards everyone who prayed for Paul Pelosi’s dear life.
Pelosi’s statement added, “The Speaker and her family are thankful for the outpouring of support and prayers from friends constituents and people around the country. The Pelosi family is immensely grateful to Mr. Pelosi’s entire medical team and the law enforcement officers who responded to the assault. The family appreciates respect for their privacy during this time.”
Court trial for the suspect
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the alleged attacker of Paul Pelosi might be put on a trial on Tuesday. According to US news channel CNN, the suspect, David DePape, faces various serious charges that also includes attempted homicide.
Talking about the case follow-up, Jenkins tweeted, “We are coordinating closely with federal and local law enforcement partners on this investigation. We will bring forward multiple felony charges on Monday and expect DePape to be arraigned on Tuesday. DePape will be held accountable for his heinous crimes.”
US President Joe Biden condemns the attack
Speaking at a fundraising dinner in Philadelphia on Friday, US President Joe Biden termed the attack on Paul Pelosi as “despicable”. He said, “This is despicable. There’s no place in America — there’s too much violence, political violence. Too much hatred. Too much vitriol.”
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized the attack and emphasized in an official statement that the prayers are with Speaker Pelosi’s whole family. She added that the US President is wishing all good for Paul Pelosi in his prayers. Biden also called House Speaker in the morning to extend his support after the lethal attack.
The official statement read, “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.”
After Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul was hit with a hammer at the couple’s San Francisco home, US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Pelosi. Assault was described by her as “an act of severe aggression.”
Analysts claim that in the event of the President’s incapacitation, the US Speaker would take the Vice President’s place as US President.
