Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina’s 2nd district, expressed strong opinions on international affairs through a series of tweets. Wilson has been serving in Congress since 2001 after succeeding Floyd Spence and has a background in law with degrees from Washington and Lee University and the University of South Carolina.

On February 3, 2025, Wilson criticized China's Belt and Road Initiative, stating that it is "a lie to rob Africa of resources, self-determination, and independence." He urged for China to leave Africa immediately. The tweet can be viewed here.

In another tweet posted on the same day, Wilson commented on U.S. foreign policy regarding Russia under President Biden's administration. He remarked that despite having "nearly three years to sanction Russian oil," Russia made record profits that funded its military efforts. Wilson praised former President Trump for identifying strategies to counteract Russian aggression. The original post is available here.

Later that day, Wilson addressed the political situation in Tunisia. He highlighted actions taken by Tunisia's leader against political opponents and called for an end to U.S. aid while advocating for sanctions against the regime supported by the Biden administration. This statement can be found here.