Pelosi Spokesperson Statement in Response to Media Inquiries Regarding the State Attempted Murder Trial in the Assault on Mr. Pelosi

Washington, D.C. — Aaron Bennett, spokesperson for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, issued this statement as proceedings opened in the state attempted murder trial of the violent assault on Mr. Pelosi:

“Given the state attempted murder trial based on the violent assault on Mr. Pelosi at the family home — and the ongoing threats to the personal safety of the Speaker, her family and her staff — Speaker Pelosi and the Pelosi family will not make any further comment until the conclusion of the state trial proceedings.”