Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina’s 2nd district, shared a series of statements on February 17, 2025, through social media addressing international relations and geopolitical concerns. Wilson, who succeeded Floyd Spence in 2001 and has served since then, provided his insights on critical issues involving Libya, Iraq, and global alliances.

On February 17, 2025, Joe Wilson expressed concern over military developments in Libya. He urged "Warlord Khalifa Haftar not to make the BIG mistake of allowing an expanded presence for War Criminal Putin in Libya through new naval bases." His statement highlights apprehensions regarding Russian influence in the region.

Later that day, at 20:12:23 UTC, Wilson commented on a report by Reuters about illicit activities linked to Iran. He stated that "Reuters reported a fuel oil smuggling network that generates at least $1 billion a year for the Iranian regime and its puppets has flourished in Iraq since Prime Minister Sudani took office in 2022." He criticized ongoing policies towards Iraq as ineffective.

In another post made at 20:38:56 UTC, Wilson addressed geopolitical dynamics involving Russia, China, and Iran. He remarked on recurring efforts to divide these nations by saying "The fantasy of splitting Russia, China, and Iran re-emerges every few years." He argued against this strategy due to their unified stance against democracies globally.