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Nancy Pelosi has opened up about the violent attack on her husband, Paul Pelosi, which occurred on October 28, 2022. During the incident at their San Francisco home, a man broke in and assaulted Paul Pelosi, then 82, hitting him repeatedly with a hammer. This led to severe injuries requiring surgeons to remove part of his skull to save his life.
In an interview, Pelosi shared that neither she nor her husband have spoken about the ordeal publicly before, adhering to doctors’ advice to avoid revisiting the traumatic event. The attacker was specifically targeting Pelosi, she disclosed, and expressed the immense guilt she felt over the situation.
In her new book, “The Art of Power,” Pelosi gives a stark depiction of the horror of that day. Her daughter, filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi, suggested that her mother should consider stepping away from politics because of these threats. Pelosi also discussed the political atmosphere, criticizing certain factions of the Republican Party for continuously demonizing her, which she believes contributed to a culture that trivialized the violence against her husband.
Pelosi refuted reports in the book that she led a campaign to pressure President Joe Biden to not seek re-election. She clarified that her stance has always been to support the president’s decisions for the country’s best interest.
The former Speaker of the House also touched on the January 6 Capitol riot, condemning former President Donald Trump for his role in inciting the incident. She recounted a direct threat she received that day, heightening the personal threat level she felt.
Looking ahead, Pelosi voiced her commitment to keep Donald Trump out of the White House, citing him as an effective mobilizer for democratic fundraising efforts. When asked about advice for Vice President Kamala Harris in dealing with Trump, Pelosi emphasized the importance of authenticity and focusing on core, relatable issues.
Despite stepping down from Democratic leadership, Pelosi remains active in politics, seeking re-election for her congressional seat from San Francisco. She expressed her enduring love for legislative work, appreciating the complexity and necessity of engaging with diverse viewpoints to enact meaningful policy.
Pelosi’s book, published by Simon & Schuster, covers her career and critical historical moments she influenced, emphasizing that it is not a memoir but a detailed account of her personal experiences in power.
For further details or to obtain a copy of “The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House,” it is available for purchase through various retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org.