Utah leaders react to violent attack of Paul Pelosi
Oct 28, 2022, 4:59 PM | Updated: 5:08 pm
In an aerial view, San Francisco police officers and F.B.I. agents gather in front of the home of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on October 28, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. Speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi, was violently attacked in their home by an intruder. One arrest has been made. Speaker Pelosi was not at home at the time of the attack. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY — Several Utah leaders sent their regards Friday after Paul Pelosi, husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was violently attacked inside their San Francisco home.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called the incident “absolutely horrible, adding that as threats to public officials and their families escalate, “we as a society must work harder to lower the temperature and protect those that serve.”
This is absolutely horrible. As threats to public officials and their families escalate, we as a society must work harder to lower the temperature and protect those that serve. https://t.co/LJmKeDOM29
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) October 28, 2022
Sen. Mitt Romney said, “Heartfelt wishes for healing and recovery for Paul Pelosi and for the comforting of his anxious wife, Speaker Pelosi.”
Heartfelt wishes for healing and recovery for Paul Pelosi and for the comforting of his anxious wife, Speaker Pelosi.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) October 28, 2022
Sen. Mike Lee wrote on Twitter, “Sharon & I are praying for the well-being of Mr. Pelosi. Violence is never to be tolerated.”
Sharon & I are praying for the well-being of Mr. Pelosi. Violence is never to be tolerated. https://t.co/Mrf4nTJcdV
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) October 28, 2022
Rep. Chris Stewart called out the “appalling behavior” that was demonstrated, going on to say there is “no place for this… in this country.” All while reminding everyone that “we are all Americans,” regardless of political affiliation.
“My prayers are with the entire Pelosi family, and I wish Mr. Pelosi a speedy recovery,” his tweet concluded.
There is no place for this type of appalling behavior in this country. Democrat, Republican or otherwise, we are all Americans.
My prayers are with the entire Pelosi family, and I wish Mr. Pelosi a speedy recovery.
— Rep. Chris Stewart (@RepChrisStewart) October 28, 2022
Rep. Burgess Owens said he is praying for Paul Pelosi and wishing him a speedy recovery, adding that, “Violence is never acceptable, and the criminal responsible must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
I'm praying for Speaker Pelosi’s husband, Paul, and wishing him a speedy recovery from this horrific attack. Violence is never acceptable, and the criminal responsible must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
— Rep. Burgess Owens (@RepBurgessOwens) October 28, 2022
Rep. John Curtis shared a statement on social media that read, in part, “The worst fear for a Member of Congress is that our work would put our family in harm’s way. My heart and prayers reach out to the Pelosi family and I hope for Mr. Pelosi’s speedy recovery.”
He ended his statement by calling on the individual responsible for the attack to be prosecuted to the “fullest extent of the law.”
#utpol https://t.co/UOm6X5yopg pic.twitter.com/kE3yQKCCcA
— Rep. John Curtis (@RepJohnCurtis) October 28, 2022
