Assailant makes an attempt on the life of Paul Pelosi, husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Paul Pelosi, the spouse of Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States, was "violently beaten in their San Francisco home."

A statement to that effect was issued by the office of Nancy Pelosi.

Paul was transported to the hospital, where he is now undergoing treatment for his injuries.

According to the statement, it is speculated that Paul Pelosi will make a complete recovery soon enough