Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina's 2nd district, has been vocal on various international issues through his social media presence. On March 5, 2025, he expressed concerns about geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Russia's global activities.

In a tweet posted on March 5, 2025, Joe Wilson warned that "A permanent Russian presence in Syria will harm EVERYONE’s national security interests." He emphasized the need for collaboration with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to achieve a democratic transition in Syria.

Later that day, at 18:29 UTC, Wilson shared another tweet simply stating "Free Iran!!!", signaling his support for political change in Iran.

At 19:12 UTC on the same day, Wilson accused Russia of supporting terrorism globally by tweeting "Russia actively sponsors terrorism anywhere they are found in the world."