Nancy Pelosi

It was a chilling echo of the calls for the speaker during the Jan 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

“The President is praying for Paul Pelosi and for Speaker Pelosi’s whole family,” Jean-Pierre said. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Twitter: “Horrified and disgusted by the reports that Paul Pelosi was assaulted in his and Speaker Pelosi’s home last night. The Pelosi home in the wealthy Pacific Heights neighbourhood has been the scene of several protests in the past few years. After Nancy Pelosi was seen on video getting her hair done at a salon while many were shut down during the coronavirus pandemic, stylists protested outside with curling irons. “We have been to many events with the Pelosis over the last 2 decades and we’ve had lots of occasions to talk about both of our families and the challenges of being part of a political family. Pat Leahy of Vermont, who is third in line of succession, said he had known Paul Pelosi “forever”. Capitol Police said the FBI and San Francisco police were also investigating. The president continues to condemn all violence, and asks that the family’s desire for privacy be respected.” While the circumstances of the attack were unclear, the attack raised questions about the safety of members of Congress and their families. “What happened to Paul Pelosi was a dastardly act,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. “The suspect pulled the hammer away from Mr Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it. Paul Pelosi was attacked and severely beaten by an assailant who broke into the Pelosi home early Friday (today NZ time), police said.