Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent successful hip replacement surgery on Saturday after sustaining an injury during a congressional delegation trip to Luxembourg. Pelosi, 84, fell while descending marble stairs at the Grand Ducal Palace, where she was participating in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
"Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend," said her spokesperson, Ian Krager. He added that Pelosi is grateful for the medical care she received and remains "ever determined to ensure access to quality health care for all Americans."
Pelosi was initially treated at Hospital Kirchberg in Luxembourg before being transported via military MEDEVAC to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, a U.S. military hospital in Germany. Pelosi's team expressed gratitude to the medical staff at both facilities for their "excellent care and kindness."
The fall, which occurred on Friday, forced Pelosi to cut short her participation in the bipartisan delegation trip, where lawmakers were honoring the courage of American servicemembers during one of World War II's pivotal battles. Pelosi had been actively involved in events recognizing the sacrifices made during the war and was described as deeply regretful about missing the remainder of the engagements.
In a statement on Friday, Krager confirmed Pelosi was hospitalized for evaluation following the incident but did not initially disclose details of the injury. By Saturday, it was confirmed that she had undergone hip surgery and was recovering.
Pelosi's fall comes just days after another high-profile incident involving an aging political leader. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, recently fell during a lunch with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, sustaining a wrist sprain and a minor facial cut. Both incidents highlight the physical challenges faced by the nation's senior lawmakers, who remain active despite their advanced age.
Pelosi, who has served in Congress since 1987, stepped down from her role as speaker in 2022 but continues to represent her San Francisco district. She made history in 2007 as the first female Speaker of the House and remains a prominent figure in Democratic politics. Now serving her 19th term, Pelosi has not announced whether she plans to run for reelection in 2026.
The congresswoman's injury coincided with reports of her political maneuvering within the Democratic Party. Sources revealed that Pelosi had been orchestrating efforts to prevent New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from securing a key leadership position on the House Oversight Committee. The news added to speculation about Pelosi's enduring influence within the party, even after stepping down from her leadership role.
Despite her injury, Pelosi's office assured the public that she remains engaged in her legislative responsibilities. "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," said Krager.
