Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Hospitalized After Horse Riding Incident

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen was hospitalized Sunday after being thrown from a horse, according to a statement from his office. He remains "alert" and is in regular contact with his team.

The incident occurred while Pillen and his family were on horseback with a new horse when the bucking occurred. He was initially taken to Columbus Community Hospital for evaluation, but was later transferred to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha “out of an abundance of caution.”

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Pillen's office confirmed that he is expected to stay at UNMC for several days.

Pillen, who assumed office as governor last year, previously secured the Republican nomination in 2022, defeating a candidate backed by President-elect Trump.

The governor’s office expressed gratitude for the support and well-wishes from Nebraskans and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.