Joe Wilson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina’s 2nd district since 2001, has been vocal on various issues through his social media platform. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Wilson graduated from Washington and Lee University and later earned a JD from the University of South Carolina. He has shared his perspectives on national security and international relations via recent tweets.
On June 2, 2025, Wilson expressed his concern over an antisemitic terror attack in Boulder. He stated that “The developments in the antisemitic terror attack in Boulder are deeply disturbing,” adding that he and Roxanne are praying for the victims’ recovery. He emphasized that “Border Security is National Security and antisemitic violence will never be tolerated” (source).
In a tweet dated June 3, 2025, Wilson addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions during ongoing conflicts. He remarked that “War criminal Putin’s time making arrogant demands while playing perpetual victim is up,” mentioning President Trump’s offer to resolve the situation which was not accepted by Putin (source).
Also on June 3, 2025, Wilson discussed financial systems allegedly supporting terrorism. He referred to a letter sent to Secretary Rubio highlighting Iraq’s Qi card system as laundering dollars for terrorists. He claimed that Visa and Mastercard are funding Iran-backed Iraqi terrorists and urged the U.S Treasury to halt activities enriching the Iranian regime (source).
