Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina’s 2nd district since 2001, expressed his concerns on social media regarding various international and national issues. His statements highlight his stance on foreign policy and national security matters.

On January 29, 2025, Wilson criticized the European Union's decision not to impose a complete ban on Russian LNG imports. He emphasized that "War Criminal Putin has been attacking NATO territory, murdering Ukrainians, and illegally occupying Ukrainian & Georgian territory for years." Wilson stressed the need for decisive action in response to these actions. The full tweet can be viewed here.

Later that day, Wilson addressed issues concerning U.S. foreign aid programs. He asserted that there is "undoubtedly a lot of waste" in these programs and accused the Biden administration of exacerbating the problem. Citing @SecRubio's remarks, he stated that "any dollar spent abroad must promote US interests," calling for a funding review to ensure adversaries are not funded. The original tweet is available here.

In another post from January 29, 2025, Wilson discussed concerns over a bridge being constructed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) across the Panama Canal. He warned that this bridge could be used as leverage against U.S. shipping routes and supported President Trump's efforts to regain American control of the canal due to what he termed as "a serious national security threat." The details of this statement can be found here.