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Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, 77, was hospitalized after collapsing at a Ukrainian Independence Day event in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night, his office announced.
According to Politico, Wilson, who has represented South Carolina’s 2nd District since 2001, received immediate medical help from a doctor at the event before being taken to a hospital.
Wilson’s son, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, confirmed his father’s condition via X. Wilson’s wife was also at his bedside.
AG Wilson wrote: “Doctors have confirmed to us that he has experienced stroke-like symptoms. I was able to speak with him moments ago and I am incredibly thankful that he is stable and being monitored by medical professionals.”
I just spoke to my mom who is currently at the hospital with my father. Doctors have confirmed to us that he has experienced stroke-like symptoms. I was able to speak with him moments ago and I am incredibly thankful that he is stable and being monitored by medical professionals
— Alan Wilson (@AGAlanWilson) September 11, 2024
Members of South Carolina’s congressional delegation offered their support following the news, such as Republican Sen. Tim Scott, who wrote the following on X: “Praying for a full and speedy recovery for my friend.”
Praying for a full and speedy recovery for my friend, @RepJoeWilson. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/XDnqeUiRl7
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) September 11, 2024
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote: “Spoke to his family tonight. Prayers up for a speedy recovery – as fast as humanly possible! Go Joe!”
Spoke to his family tonight. Prayers up for a speedy recovery – as fast as humanly possible! Go Joe! https://t.co/GkTe5XCgkv
— Nancy Mace (@NancyMace) September 11, 2024
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