Pelosi the target of the attacker who injured her husband with a hammer – The 82-year-old underwent surgery

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David Depp, 42, who was arrested by officers who responded to the Pelosi residence, will be charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and burglary

The burglar who broke into the home of the Pelosi family in San Francisco yesterday and injured the husband of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives with a hammer was looking for Nancy Pelosi, her spokesman said today.

“Paul Pelosi was attacked in his home by an assailant who used violence and threatened to kill him, demanding to see the president,” said Drew Hamill.

Paul Pelosi, 82, was taken to a San Francisco hospital where he underwent surgery for a fractured skull and an injury to his right hand. Doctors said he is expected to make a full recovery.

David Depp, 42, who was arrested by officers who responded to the Pelosi residence, will be charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and burglary, according to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.

The Democratic speaker of the House of Representatives, who is second in line for the US presidency, was in Washington when the burglar broke into her home, Capitol Police said.

US authorities are still investigating the attacker’s motive, amid fears of a politically motivated attack ahead of the November 8 US midterm elections.

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