Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 2nd district since 2001, shared his views on international affairs through a series of tweets posted on January 28, 2025. Wilson, who succeeded Floyd Spence in Congress and has previously served in the South Carolina Senate, is known for his firm stance on foreign policy issues.

In a tweet dated January 28, 2025, Wilson highlighted Türkiye's role as a stabilizing force in the region and its success against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He stated that "NATO ally Türkiye is an important force for stability in the region. War Criminal Putin is furious that Türkiye succeeded in sending Murderous Assad packing. Strong Türkiye helps contain Russia’s malign influence."

Later that day, at 18:32 UTC, Wilson expressed concerns over Russia's global activities under President Vladimir Putin. He remarked on an alleged plot to assassinate Rheinmetall's leader and called for stronger measures against Russia by labeling it a state sponsor of terrorism. According to Wilson, "The Russian plot to kill the head of Rheinmetall again shows how War Criminal Putin is sponsoring terrorism all around the world. From sabotage and assassinations to support for Hezbollah and IRGC. Russia must be designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Trump will fix it."

In another post at 21:12 UTC on the same day, Wilson accused several global leaders of using corruption as a tool against freedom while promoting his recent op-ed published by Newsweek. His statement read: "War Criminal Putin, the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian regime, Dictator Maduro & Illegitimate Ivanishvili all use corruption to attack freedom. I am grateful that @Newsweek published my op-ed on the urgent need to fight foreign corruption https://t.co/OUTJ5qEaAX"