Press Releases

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the horrific attack on Paul Pelosi:

"Since the horrific attack on Paul early Friday, we have been deluged with thousands of messages conveying concern, prayers and warm wishes. We are most grateful.

Dear Colleague,

Yesterday morning, a violent man broke into our family home, demanded to confront me and brutally attacked my husband Paul. Our children, our grandchildren and I are heartbroken and traumatized by the life-threatening attack on our Pop. We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services, and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving.

Washington, D.C. — Drew Hammill, spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, issued this statement:

"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.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commemorating the 13th anniversary of the signing of the historic Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act:

Washington, D.C. — Drew Hammill, spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, issued this statement:

"Early this morning, an assailant broke into the Pelosi residence in San Francisco and violently assaulted Mr. Pelosi. The assailant is in custody and the motivation for the attack is under investigation. Mr. Pelosi was taken to the hospital, where he is receiving excellent medical care and is expected to make a full recovery. The Speaker was not in San Francisco at the time.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of former Los Angeles City Councilmember Rosalind "Roz" Wyman:

"Paul and I are heartbroken by the passing of our dear friend, a visionary leader of Los Angeles and godmother to the Democratic Party, Roz Wyman.

San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking four years since the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh:

Dear Democratic Colleague,

On Saturday, I wrote to you to highlight Democrats' work to lower the cost of living for America's working families — and Republicans' negligence in addressing their kitchen table concerns. Today, I write to convey the importance of emphasizing Democrats' unyielding commitment to public safety — which is at the heart of our People Over Politics Agenda.