Political violence in America
The attack at the Pelosis’ home was part of a dangerous pattern
Partisan loathing means that more people are likely to get hurt
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Police and FBI personnel at the home of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after her husband Paul Pelosi was attacked by a home invader, on Oct 28, 2022.
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The Economist
It was around 2am in San Francisco when a man broke in through the back door of Mrs Nancy Pelosi’s home. “Where is Nancy?” he reportedly shouted. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, and her protective detail of Capitol Police, happened to be in Washington, DC.
Unfortunately, her 82-year-old husband, Mr Paul Pelosi, was at home. He was attacked with a hammer. The altercation ended with Mr Pelosi requiring surgery on his skull and right arm.
