Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sustained a significant hip fracture during an official diplomatic trip to Luxembourg on Friday, interrupting her bipartisan delegation’s commemorative mission marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. The 84-year-old California Democrat reportedly tripped on marble stairs at the Grand Ducal Palace, requiring immediate hospitalization and potentially surgical intervention.
The incident occurred during a rare moment of cross-party collaboration, with Pelosi previously photographed holding hands with Republican Representative Michael McCaul from Texas before her fall. Her spokesperson, Ian Krager, confirmed she is receiving medical treatment and remains engaged with work despite the injury.
The unexpected medical emergency has forced the cancellation of all remaining events on her overseas trip, raising questions about her immediate political travel and engagement capabilities. While details remain limited, Pelosi’s injury highlights the increasing physical challenges facing senior congressional leadership and the unpredictable nature of diplomatic travel.
Medical professionals are currently evaluating whether Pelosi will undergo her “routine operation” in Luxembourg or return to the United States for treatment, underscoring the delicate logistics surrounding high-ranking government officials’ health management.