Pelosi Hospitalized After Injury On Lawmaker Trip To Europe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was hospitalized in Germany on Thursday after suffering an injury during a lawmaker trip to Europe. According to her office, Pelosi tripped and fell while in her hotel room in Madrid, Spain. She was taken to the hospital with a broken wrist and a bruised shoulder. Pelosi is expected to remain in the hospital for a few days.
Pelosi and a delegation of lawmakers were in Europe to meet with world leaders and discuss issues such as the war in Ukraine and the global economy. They had been in Spain for several days before Pelosi's fall on Wednesday night. According to her spokesperson, Drew Hammill, Pelosi tripped and fell in her hotel room. She was taken to a local hospital, where she was diagnosed with a broken wrist and a bruised shoulder. Pelosi is expected to make a full recovery.
The news of Pelosi's accident has been met with concern and well wishes from both Democrats and Republicans. President Biden called Pelosi to wish her a speedy recovery. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy also expressed his concern and wished Pelosi well. Many other lawmakers and politicians have also taken to social media to offer their support.
Pelosi's accident has interrupted her busy schedule. She had been scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday. That meeting has been postponed. Pelosi is also scheduled to give a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. It is unclear if she will be able to attend the conference.
Pelosi's accident is a reminder of the risks associated with travel. Even for experienced travelers like Pelosi, accidents can happen. It is important to be aware of your surroundings and to take precautions to avoid injury. Pelosi's accident is also a reminder of the importance of healthcare. Pelosi was fortunate to have access to quality medical care in Germany. Not everyone is so fortunate.
Pelosi's accident is a reminder of the risks associated with travel and the importance of healthcare. We wish Pelosi a speedy recovery and hope that she is able to resume her busy schedule soon.