Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday condemned the attack on Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul, saying he is “horrified” by reports of the assault and is happy to hear Paul Pelosi will 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,” McConnell tweeted.
The tweet comes after an intruder broke into the Pelosis’ home and reportedly assaulted Pelosi with a hammer. The attacker is in police custody, Pelosi is supposed to make a full recovery.
Authorities identified the attacker as David DePape, 42, and charged him with numerous crimes, including attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. (RELATED: ‘Where Is Nancy?’: Assailant Who Attacked Paul Pelosi Was Looking For The House Speaker: REPORT)
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
Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi attend the 23rd Annual Mark Twain Prize For American Humor at The Kennedy Center on April 24, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
CNN reported that the attacker yelled, “Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?,” before attacking Pelosi. (RELATED: Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Is Not Having A Great Year)
“Mr. Pelosi was taken to the hospital, where he is receiving excellent medical care and is expected to make a full recovery,” Nancy Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill announced in a statement Friday morning. “The Speaker and her family are grateful to the first responders and medical professionals involved, and request privacy at this time.”