By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-14 18:21:54 | Updated at 2024-12-14 21:04:06
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has undergone a successful hip replacement after taking a fall down a marble staircase while on a European trip.
The 84-year-old was in Luxembourg with a bipartisan congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge when she fell on Friday.
Her spokesperson Ian Krager has since described Pelosi as being 'well on the mend' following the procedure in Germany.
He said: 'Speaker Pelosi is grateful to U.S. military staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and medical staff at Hospital Kirchberg for their excellent care and kindness.
'Speaker Pelosi is enjoying the overwhelming outpouring of prayers and well wishes and is ever determined to ensure access to quality health care for all Americans.'
Pelosi has had to cancel the rest of her engagements on the congressional delegation trip.
She was seen in a photo immediately before the fall gripping the hand of Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on the grand marble staircase at the Grand Duke's palace.
Her spokesperson Ian Krager has since described Pelosi as being 'well on the mend' following the procedure in Germany
The group of lawmakers met with the Grand Duke on Friday before Pelosi was rushed to the hospital. She is seen here gripping the hand of Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas
Pelosi appeared unsteady and frail according to witnesses in the room during the meeting.
A source told DailyMail.com that she then fell down the marble staircase during the official visit in front of all the lawmakers and dignitaries.
Pelosi was heard from again on a call with several of the lawmakers that she took from the hospital, and she sounded normal and in good spirts, another source told DailyMail.com.
The visit to Luxembourg, hosted by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was announced to commemorate the deadly battle with a bipartisan group of nearly 20 lawmakers.
Her incident comes days after outgoing GOP Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, fell during a Senate lunch this week. He suffered a sprained wrist and a scrape on his face.
Pelosi just successfully ran for reelection in California and signaled that she intends to run again in 2026.
And although she stepped down from an official Democratic leadership position in November 2022, she still holds much power.
Pelosi just successfully ran for reelection in California and signaled that she intends to run again in 2026
Pelosi appeared unsteady and frail according to witnesses in the room during the meeting
Just this week, it was reported that Pelosi is working behind the scenes to put the kibosh on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' dream of taking a powerful Democratic House position in the new Congress.
The 35-year-old progressive Squad member is looking to become the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, having served as vice ranking member.
But she would have to beat out Virginia Congressman Gerry Connelly, who also launched his own bid for the top committee job.
The lawmakers on the congressional delegation to Luxembourg are meeting with foreign leaders and dignitaries to mark 80 years since the famous battle, one of the deadliest of World War II.
Earlier Thursday, the Luxembourg Embassy posted a photo of the lawmakers to commemorate their trip.
'We welcome Bill Nelson and Members of Congress to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg and Belgium,' the account wrote on on X.
'The sacrifices of brave #WWII soldiers echo from the past, reminding us that each generation must continue the fight for freedom and democracy.'
Speaker Mike Johnson previewed the trip, saying it is an 'honor' to mark the occasion.
