The husband or the most powerful woman in government is recovering tonight from serious

injuries after a potentially politically motivated attack targeting her at their home in San

Francisco.

John Berman here in Foranderson, and the first thing we should say is, thank goodness.

Doctors expect 82-year-old Paul Pelosi to make a complete recovery, however, it was

apparently a very near thing, especially for a man of his age.

Tonight, a spokesperson for his wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, second in the line of

presidential succession, said Mr. Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a fractured skull and

serious injuries to his right arm and hands.

A short time ago, we learned she is now at the hospital with him.

This is new video just in of her motorcade arriving.

She was in Washington when the attack happened.

Additionally, we just learned that San Francisco's police chief is expected to update the public

soon, and we will bring you any new information as it becomes more important.

This is what we know so far.

Law enforcement sources tell CNN he was attacked by a hammer-wielding intruder, shouting,

quote, where is Nancy?

And according to two sources familiar with the situation, when police got there, the suspect

who is now in custody and charged with attempted murder told them he was, quote, waiting for Nancy.

And although police say they have not determined to motive, the suspect's Facebook page is

full of memes and conspiracy theories, including about the 2020 election and January 6, when

as you know, rioters indicated they sought to capture or kill Speaker Pelosi.

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