Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina's 2nd district, shared his views on international affairs through a series of tweets on March 20, 2025. Wilson, who has been in Congress since replacing Floyd Spence in 2001 and previously served in the South Carolina Senate, expressed gratitude for actions taken by former President Trump and commented on global events.

On March 20, 2025, Joe Wilson tweeted about sanctions imposed by President Trump: "Grateful for President Trump’s sanctions on Chinese Communist Party oil purchases from the Iran regime. Connect the dots! US adversaries working together". He highlighted concerns about collaboration between nations he views as adversaries to the United States.

Later that day, at 21:05 UTC, Wilson extended greetings for Nowruz to friends worldwide with a tweet saying: "Wishing friends around the world a joyous Nowruz." This message reflected cultural acknowledgment during the Persian New Year celebrations.

In another tweet posted at 21:17 UTC on March 20, Wilson criticized Russian leader Vladimir Putin regarding ongoing conflicts. He stated: "War criminal Putin is again breaking the ceasefire which he never began, insulting President Trump. More leverage is needed to stop mass murder. Sanctions and weapons." The congressman called for increased measures to address what he describes as violations and mass violence.