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30 October 2022, 09:43
Nancy Pelosi said the attack on her husband has left her traumatised.
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US house speaker Nancy Pelosi says she is “heartbroken and traumatised” after a violent intruder broke into her home and attacker her husband with a hammer.
Paul Pelosi underwent surgery on a fractured skill after he was attacked at the couple’s home in San Francisco on Friday, by an intruder believed to have been looking for his wife.
Ms Pelosi has broken her silence, saying her husband’s condition is improving but saying her family are “heartbroken and traumatised” by the attack.
“Sadly, a violent man broke into our family home yesterday morning, demanded to confront me and brutally attacked my husband Paul,” she said.
“Our children, our grandchildren and I are heartbroken and traumatised 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.”
She added: “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.”
Speaking in Philadelphia on Friday night, US President Joe Biden has condemned the attack as “despicable”.
“This is despicable. There’s no place in America. There’s too much violence, political violence, too much hatred, too much vitriol,” Mr Biden said.
“What makes us think that it’s not going to corrode the political climate?
“Enough is enough.
“Every person of good conscience needs to clearly and unambiguously stand up against the violence in our politics, regardless of what your politics are.”
Nancy and Paul Pelosi pictured in 2011.
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The intruder was reportedly shouting “where’s Nancy?” in an echo to the Capitol riots in January 2021.
Mrs Pelosi, the third most senior…
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