Joe Wilson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina's 2nd district since 2001, has recently shared his views on international relations and celebrated a colleague's birthday through social media. With an educational background from Washington and Lee University and the University of South Carolina, Wilson continues to be active in political discourse.
On January 30, 2025, Joe Wilson extended birthday wishes to Speaker Johnson with a simple message: "Happy Birthday @SpeakerJohnson!"
Later that day, Wilson expressed his opinion on geopolitical issues involving Iran and Yemen. He stated, "Iran will be defeated by the Yemenis themselves. America should help them", indicating his stance on U.S. involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.
In another post on January 30, 2025, Wilson elaborated further on the Middle East dynamics by praising Saudi Arabia as an ally against Iran. He tweeted: "Saudi Arabia is a close and constructive partner and a great friend against the Iranian regime. We need to work together with Saudi and UAE to unify the Yemeni military to defeat the Houthis." This statement underscores his support for collaboration with regional partners to address ongoing conflicts.