Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina's 2nd district, shared his views on international relations and foreign policy through a series of tweets. These posts addressed issues related to nuclear disarmament, military alliances, and political resolutions in different regions.

On February 13, 2025, Joe Wilson tweeted about Ukraine's decision in 1994 to relinquish its nuclear arsenal under the Budapest Memorandum. He emphasized that Ukraine gave up its status as the third-largest nuclear power for assurances from the USA, UK, and Russia regarding its sovereignty and independence. Wilson expressed concern over what he described as "War Criminal Putin’s total breach" of these guarantees and called for rectification to prevent global proliferation. "In 1994, Ukraine had the third-largest nuclear arsenal in the world..."

Later that day, Wilson commented on an incident involving General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah of the Iraqi Armed Forces. The general was reportedly seen walking on top of a U.S. flag out of disrespect. Wilson questioned why American taxpayer dollars should support an army perceived as hostile towards the United States when this same individual met with CENTCOM a month later. "Chief of Staff of Iraqi Armed Forces General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah walking on top..."

In another tweet posted shortly after, Wilson expressed gratitude for a resolution passed by the European Parliament concerning Georgia's political situation. He highlighted that it included a comprehensive list of individuals enabling the Ivanishvili regime who should face sanctions. According to Wilson, free and fair elections are essential for progress in Georgia."Grateful for the extremely strong @Europarl_EN resolution on the situation in Georgia..."