Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina's 2nd district, recently shared his views on international affairs through a series of tweets. Wilson, who has been in office since 2001 and previously served in the South Carolina Senate, voiced his concerns regarding foreign policy and geopolitical issues.

On January 27, 2025, Wilson tweeted about Bidzina Ivanishvili, describing him as a "CCP crony" with "stolen money stashed in the UK." He expressed confidence that "our British friends will not tolerate him exploiting their financial system" and suggested that America could assist by imposing "secondary sanctions on the enablers and institutions in London handling his wealth." Wilson concluded by asserting that "Trump will fix it." "CCP crony Bidzina Ivanishvili keeps his stolen money stashed in the UK..."

Later that day, Wilson posted another tweet stating, "First Syria then Iraq The Iranian regime’s blood empire is disintegrating," reflecting on regional instability and changes in power dynamics within the Middle East. "First Syria then Iraq The Iranian regime’s blood empire is disintegrating"

In a subsequent tweet on January 27, 2025, Wilson criticized the Iranian regime for its oppressive actions against its people and hostile activities abroad. He argued that while President Biden had provided the regime with a lifeline, Trump would not do so. Emphasizing American support for those fighting for democracy in Iran, he stated: "America stands with the Iranian people fighting for freedom and democracy." "The Iranian regime oppresses its people..."