Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, traded in her signature high heels for the aid of a walker in her return to Congress this week.
The public appearance comes less than a month after Pelosi suffered a serious injury during an official trip to Luxembourg, where she fell on a marble staircase at the Grand Ducal Palace.
The fall resulted in a fractured hip and required emergency surgery. While the injury sidelined her briefly, Pelosi has made a swift return to Capitol Hill, signaling her intent to remain active despite her physical challenges.
Pelosi’s spokesperson, Ian Krager, previously stated that she received “excellent treatment” from medical professionals, but the recovery process has clearly taken its toll. Her trademark stilettos, often a symbol of her unrelenting political drive, have been replaced by more practical footwear. Pelosi has also stated frequently in recent months that Trump is “unwell” to be president of the United States.
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Despite the ordeal, Pelosi has shown no signs of relinquishing her role as a prominent Democratic figure.
Her return to the House coincided with a historic certification of the 2024 presidential election results, in which Vice President Kamala Harris officially acknowledged Donald J. Trump’s victory