Nancy Pelosi releases statement day after husband’s attack

SAN FRANCISCO — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement the day after her husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked in their San Francisco house.

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On Saturday, Nancy Pelosi released a statement following her husband’s attack at their Bay Area house.

“Our children, our grandchildren and I are heartbroken and traumatized by the life-threatening attack on our Pop. We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving,” Nancy Pelosi said. “Please know that the outpouring of prayers and warm wishes from so many in the Congress is a comfort to our family and is helping Paul make progress with his recovery. His condition continues to improve.”

According to CNN, it was Nancy Pelosi’s first statement since the attack in a letter written to all members of the House of Representatives.

Paul Pelosi was attacked on Friday just before 2:30 a.m. San Francisco Police Department officers conducted a well-being check at the house when they encountered the suspect and Paul Pelosi. According to a news release from SFPD on Friday, the suspect and Paul Pelosi both had one hand on a hammer. After the suspect gained control, he allegedly attacked Paul Pelosi with it.

The Associated Press reported that Paul Pelosi was “severely beaten” and suffered blunt force injuries. He was undergoing brain surgery at San Francisco General Hospital on Friday, KNTV reported.

Nancy Pelosi’s spokesperson, Drew Hammill, released a statement Friday afternoon stating that Paul Pelosi had a successful surgery.

“Paul Pelosi was attacked at home by an assailant who acted with force, and threatened his life while demanding to see the Speaker. 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,” Hammill said in the statement.

SFPD said the suspect was identified as David DePape, 42. He was also injured and taken to the hospital.

San Francisco police have launched a joint investigation into the attack with the FBI and U.S. Capitol Police. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information has been released.

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Through the years Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) puts her hand on a Bible held by her grandchildren Alexander Prowda (bottom L) and Liam Kenneally (bottom R) as she is sworn in as the House Democratic Whip, at the Statuary Hall of the Capitol February 06, 2002 in Washington, DC. Pelosi became the highest-ranking woman ever in the U.S. Congress. Her husband Paul is at (L). (Photo by Manny Ceneta/Getty Images) (Manny Ceneta/Getty Images)

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