Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina's 2nd district since 2001, shared his views on international issues through a series of tweets on January 27, 2025. Known for his strong opinions on foreign policy, Wilson addressed matters concerning the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

In a tweet posted at 21:17 UTC, Wilson expressed his stance on the influence of the Iranian regime in the Middle East. He stated that "The peoples of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen & Iran will never allow the Iranian regime to again destroy their countries through terrorism." He emphasized the need for "maximum pressure" on Iran and suggested that former President Trump would resolve these issues.

Later at 21:28 UTC, Wilson turned his attention to Slovakia, expressing support for its citizens protesting against their government’s alleged alignment with Russian interests. He tweeted that "We stand with the Slovak people as they protest Fico selling their country to War Criminal Putin." Wilson referenced Slovakia's historical experiences under Soviet control and underscored their desire for freedom.

At 21:31 UTC, Wilson questioned Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassim al-Araji's associations by sharing an image of him with Qassem Soleimani. In this tweet, he asked whether al-Araji was serving Iraq or Iran by stating "Is he Iraq’s National Security Adviser or the Iranian regime’s?"