Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was severely beaten by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home, and he's being treated by doctors for injuries, according to people familiar with the matter. Pelosi, 82, suffered blunt force injuries in the attack, according to two people with knowledge of the investigation who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing probe into the attack. Pelosi was "violently assaulted" but was expected to make a full recovery, Nancy Pelosi's spokesman said. Associated Press reporter Mike Balsamo said Capitol Police are working with San Fransico Police to figure out the motive behind the attack. "It's not clear exactly why this person broke into the House or attacked Paul Pelosi. We do know that a suspect has been taken into custody. That suspect is in the custody of the San Francisco Police Department," Balsamo said. Nancy Pelosi was not in the residence at the time. Her spokesman, Drew Hammill, said the assailant was in custody and the motivation for the attack was under investigation. "The Speaker and her family are grateful to the first responders and medical professionals involved, and request privacy at this time," Hammill said in a statement. While the circumstances of the attack are unclear, the attack raises additional questions about the safety of members of Congress and their families as threats to lawmakers are at an all-time high almost two years after the violent Capitol insurrection. Members of Congress have received additional dollars for security at their homes, but some have pushed for more protection as people have showed up at their homes and as members have received an increasing amount of threatening communications.
Deeply troubled to hear of the attack against Speaker Pelosi’s husband, Paul. Violence of any kind is unacceptable and should be condemned. Bruce and I are sending our prayers for Paul’s speedy recovery.
