Posted on Oct 28, 2022
Home intruder yelled 'Where's Nancy?' before attacking Pelosi's husband, source says
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An intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home early Friday morning and "violently assaulted" her husband, Paul Pelosi, who was taken to a local hospital to undergo surgery for a skull fracture.
"Earlier this morning, Paul Pelosi was attacked at home by an assailant who acted with force, and threatened his life while demanding to see the Speaker," read a statement from Drew Hammill, Speaker Pelosi's spokesman.
According to the statement, Paul Pelosi was admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital where he underwent "successful surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands. His doctors expect a full recovery."
San Francisco Police Chief William Scott told reporters Friday afternoon that officers who responded to the Pelosi residence at 2:27 a.m. encountered an adult male and Paul Pelosi "both holding a hammer."
The suspect, who police have identified as 42-year-old David Depape, "pulled the hammer away from Mr. Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it."
"Our officers immediately tackled the suspect, disarmed him, took him into custody, requested emergency backup, and rendered medical aid," Scott said, adding both Depape and Pelosi were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
An intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home early Friday morning and "violently assaulted" her husband, Paul Pelosi, who was taken to a local hospital to undergo surgery for a skull fracture.
"Earlier this morning, Paul Pelosi was attacked at home by an assailant who acted with force, and threatened his life while demanding to see the Speaker," read a statement from Drew Hammill, Speaker Pelosi's spokesman.
According to the statement, Paul Pelosi was admitted to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital where he underwent "successful surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands. His doctors expect a full recovery."
San Francisco Police Chief William Scott told reporters Friday afternoon that officers who responded to the Pelosi residence at 2:27 a.m. encountered an adult male and Paul Pelosi "both holding a hammer."
The suspect, who police have identified as 42-year-old David Depape, "pulled the hammer away from Mr. Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it."
"Our officers immediately tackled the suspect, disarmed him, took him into custody, requested emergency backup, and rendered medical aid," Scott said, adding both Depape and Pelosi were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Home intruder yelled 'Where's Nancy?' before attacking Pelosi's husband, source says
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..."Lawmakers react to the assault
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemned the attack and offered their support to the Pelosi family.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., tweeted that he was "horrified and disgusted" by the attack and is "grateful to hear that Paul is on track to make a full recovery."
Horrified and disgusted by the reports that Paul Pelosi was assaulted in his and Speaker Pelosi's home last night. Grateful to hear that Paul is on track to make a full recovery and that law enforcement including our stellar Capitol Police are on the case.
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) October 28, 2022
In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called the attack a "dastardly act" and said he spoke with Speaker Pelosi Friday morning to extend his "deepest concern and heartfelt wishes."
GOP Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., reacted to the attack, writing he is "disgusted to hear about the horrific assault on Speaker Pelosi's husband Paul," adding: "Let's be clear: violence has no place in this country."
Scalise has personally dealt with political violence. In 2017, he was shot by a gunman targeting a congressional baseball practice. Scalise remained in critical condition for days and had to undergo several surgeries to recover.
Former Vice President Mike Pence added his outrage over the attack on Twitter. "There can be no tolerance for violence against public officials or their families," he wrote. "This man should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Pence himself was the target of the violent attack on Jan. 6, when the mob chanted "Hang Mike Pence," after it became clear that Pence, who presided over the counting of electoral ballots, would not overturn the election results.
In recent footage released by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, Pelosi can be seen speaking to Pence on the phone and expressing concerns over his safety at the Capitol.
"Don't let anybody know where you are," she said."
..."Lawmakers react to the assault
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemned the attack and offered their support to the Pelosi family.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., tweeted that he was "horrified and disgusted" by the attack and is "grateful to hear that Paul is on track to make a full recovery."
Horrified and disgusted by the reports that Paul Pelosi was assaulted in his and Speaker Pelosi's home last night. Grateful to hear that Paul is on track to make a full recovery and that law enforcement including our stellar Capitol Police are on the case.
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) October 28, 2022
In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called the attack a "dastardly act" and said he spoke with Speaker Pelosi Friday morning to extend his "deepest concern and heartfelt wishes."
GOP Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., reacted to the attack, writing he is "disgusted to hear about the horrific assault on Speaker Pelosi's husband Paul," adding: "Let's be clear: violence has no place in this country."
Scalise has personally dealt with political violence. In 2017, he was shot by a gunman targeting a congressional baseball practice. Scalise remained in critical condition for days and had to undergo several surgeries to recover.
Former Vice President Mike Pence added his outrage over the attack on Twitter. "There can be no tolerance for violence against public officials or their families," he wrote. "This man should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Pence himself was the target of the violent attack on Jan. 6, when the mob chanted "Hang Mike Pence," after it became clear that Pence, who presided over the counting of electoral ballots, would not overturn the election results.
In recent footage released by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, Pelosi can be seen speaking to Pence on the phone and expressing concerns over his safety at the Capitol.
"Don't let anybody know where you are," she said."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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He posted far right conspiracy theories , memes about jan 6th, and was fond of the my pillow guy
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It won’t be long before the RP faithful start claiming that it some sort of false flag operation
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