Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was “violently assaulted” by someone who broke into his San Francisco home early Friday, according to her spokesman.
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The suspect is in custody, her spokesman Drew Hammill said in a statement.
Paul Pelosi, 82, is in the hospital and “expected to make a full recovery,” Hammill said. But two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News that his injuries are “serious.”
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The suspect was armed with a hammer and allegedly entered the home through a sliding glass door, law enforcement sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
The break-in is believed to be targeted, sources said, adding that the individual appeared to be looking for the Speaker of the House himself.
Nancy Pelosi was in Washington, D.C., with her protective detail at the time, according to Capitol Police.
The Capitol Police, the FBI and the San Francisco Police Department are involved in the investigation. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office said the case will be handled locally. Charges are pending but have not yet been filed, the district attorney’s office said.
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“The president and her family are grateful to the emergency responders and medical professionals involved and request privacy at this time,” Hammill added.
President Joe Biden spoke with Nancy Pelosi on Friday morning “to express his support in the wake of this horrific attack,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement: “What happened to Paul Pelosi was a despicable act. I spoke with Speaker Pelosi earlier this morning and expressed my deepest concern and heartfelt wishes to her husband and their family, and I wish him speed. ” recovery.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Twitter that he was “appalled and disgusted” by the attack, adding: “Grateful to hear that Paul is well on his way to a full recovery.”
