SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (THECOUNT) — Paul Pelosi, the husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, is currently in a hospital after being attacked during a home invasion in San Francisco early Friday morning.
According to Speaker Pelosi’s spokesman, the alleged attacker “violently assaulted Mr. Pelosi” after breaking into the house. The extent of injuries suffered by the 82-year-old were not provided.
The suspect was taken into custody.
Pelosi’s spokesman says, “The Assailant is in custody and the motivation for the attack is under investigation.” He adds that Paul is still in the hospital for treatment, and is “expected to make a full recovery.”
CNN first reported the alleged attacker used a hammer during the assault.
Speaker Pelosi wasn’t in the home during the incident, and we don’t know if this was a targeted attack.
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