SC Congressman Joe Wilson taken to hospital after collapsing at event in DC

Washington, D.C.

BREAKING NEWS

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, a Republican from South Carolina, was taken to a local hospital after collapsing at an event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Wilson was attending a fundraiser for the Palmetto Family Council, a conservative Christian organization, when he collapsed.

Witnesses said Wilson was speaking at the event when he suddenly collapsed. He was taken to a hospital by ambulance.

His office later released a statement saying that Wilson was "resting comfortably" in the hospital and that he was "expected to make a full recovery."

The cause of Wilson's collapse is not yet known.

Wilson, 76, has served in the House of Representatives since 2001. He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.

Wilson is a controversial figure. He is best known for shouting "You lie!" at President Barack Obama during a joint session of Congress in 2009.

Wilson's hospitalization comes at a time when the Republican Party is facing a number of challenges. The party is divided over a number of issues, including immigration, healthcare, and taxes.

Wilson's collapse is a reminder that even the most powerful people are not immune to health problems.