Nancy Pelosi announces major surgery after fall in Germany

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., underwent surgery for a hip replacement overseas after she fell earlier this week in Germany, a spokesperson said.

“Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend,” the Pelosi spokesperson said in a statement. 

“Speaker Pelosi is grateful to U.S. military staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Landstuhl Army Base and medical staff at Hospital Kirchberg in Luxembourg for their excellent care and kindness.

“Speaker Pelosi is enjoying the overwhelming outpouring of prayers and well wishes and is ever determined to ensure access to quality health care for all Americans.” 

This is a developing story and will be updated.