The Democrat broke her silence on the attack with a statement on Sunday, saying her husband’s condition “continues to improve”.
US house speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she and her family are “heartbroken and traumatised” after a “violent man” broke into her San Francisco home and attacked her husband.
Paul Pelosi, 82, is recovering from a skull fracture after he was struck with a hammer by an intruder on Friday.
The Democrat broke her silence on the attack with a statement on Sunday, saying her husband’s condition “continues to improve”.
She said: “Sadly, a violent man broke into our family home yesterday morning, 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.”
The intruder – David DePape – broke into the couple’s home in San Francisco at around 2.
