Wilson was hospitalized for ‘stroke-like symptoms,’ according to an update released by his son.
South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson collapsed while attending an event in Washington on Tuesday and was quickly transported to hospital, according to his office.
The 77-year-old congressman collapsed during the event at Ukraine House to celebrate Ukrainian independence day.
The Ukrainian ambassador had just started speaking when she stopped and asked for a doctor. He received medical treatment at the scene, according to multiple reports.
Wilson is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he chaired the subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. He is also a member of the subcommittee on Europe.
“I just spoke to my mom who is currently at the hospital with my father,” he stated. “I was able to speak with him moments ago and I am incredibly thankful that he is stable and being monitored by medical professionals.”
He has served as a representative of the second congressional district of South Carolina since 2001. Wilson gained national attention in 2009 for shouting “You lie!” at then-President Barack Obama during a joint session of Congress.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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