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The assailant who attacked Paul Pelosi is expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday, though law enforcement has still not disclosed a motive.

But that has hardly squashed concerns among lawmakers, with one predicting that Capitol Police will review security protections for the family members of congressional leaders in the wake of Friday’s assault. Congress has doled out money to help fortify the Capitol complex in the wake of the Jan. “Disgusted to hear about the horrific assault on Speaker Pelosi’s husband Paul. And, in response to pressure from lawmakers, members were informed earlier this year that the House sergeant-at-arms would cover up to $10,000 for security equipment at their homes. While members of leadership, including Pelosi, have a security detail that stays with them, that protection isn’t currently extended to their family members. David Price (D-N.C.) described the attack as being carried out by “a conspiracy theorist out to kill his spouse, Speaker Nancy Pelosi.” DePape called out “where’s Nancy?” during the invasion, drawing comparisons to the Jan. Pelosi wasn’t at home during the attack, which police said the intruder accessed through a back door. ... Yesterday, a man sharing that member’s rhetoric tried to assassinate the Speaker and her spouse,” Rep. [said Saturday](https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1586333686760239104). Members of Congress faced more than 9,625 threats and concerning statements reported in 2021, according to figures from the Capitol Police. This is what happens when responsible leaders tolerate the intolerable for political gain,” 6 attack on the Capitol when rioters searched for the speaker.