Joe Wilson, a U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 2nd district since 2001, shared several statements on July 17, 2025, regarding U.S. foreign policy and security concerns in the Middle East.
In a post made at 15:03 UTC, Wilson praised former President Trump for his handling of international affairs, stating, “A tremendous foreign policy win by Pres Trump which prevented a complex multi front war that would have only helped ISIS and Iran.”
Later that day at 19:18 UTC, Wilson discussed his communication with a Syrian community leader and called for an end to violence in Syria. He wrote, “Grateful to speak with Syrian Druze leader Laith Al-Balous, who is on the ground in Syria. I thank him for his courage.
Syria has seen enough death, all fighting must stop immediately. I appreciate President Trump and @USAmbTurkiye efforts to restore security and stability.
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Shortly after, at 19:29 UTC, Wilson addressed attacks against U.S. interests in Iraq by groups linked to Iran. He posted, “Attacks by Iran-backed Iraqi militias against US forces and American oil companies in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will not be tolerated. Iraqi oil funds must no longer use the @federalreserve and Iraqi PM @mohamedshia must take decisive action or risk severe consequence.”
Wilson has represented South Carolina’s 2nd District in Congress since succeeding Floyd Spence in 2001. Before joining Congress, he served in the South Carolina Senate from 1985 to 2001. Born in Charleston in 1947 and currently residing in Springdale, Wilson holds degrees from Washington and Lee University (BA) and the University of South Carolina (JD).
