Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at an event in Washington D.C.

“Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) was taken ill and is being evaluated at a local hospital in Washington, DC,” Wilson’s X account posted.

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) was taken ill and is being evaluated at a local hospital in Washington, DC.

— Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) September 11, 2024

Wilson’s son, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, said he experienced “stroke-like symptoms.”

“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,” he said.

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

Per NBC News:

Rep. Wilson, 77, a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, was present for two vote series in the House on Tuesday afternoon and was joking with reporters just off the floor.

He said Tuesday he had had a busy summer recess; Congress just returned this week from a monthlong break.

Wilson told reporters he had just returned from whirlwind official travel to the Philippines, Australia and Europe, including a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, then campaigned back home in South Carolina.

BREAKING: U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) reportedly rushed to hospital after collapsing at an event. pic.twitter.com/ENImWEllAN

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 11, 2024

South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson hospitalized with ‘stroke-like symptoms’ after collapsing at DC event https://t.co/e2CMPDywDu pic.twitter.com/98iEMq7enQ

— New York Post (@nypost) September 11, 2024

From the New York Post:

Wilson was at a Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, according to Politico. He received medical treatment from a doctor among the event’s attendees.

Members of the South Carolina congressional delegation shared their thoughts following their colleague’s hospitalization.

“Praying for a full and speedy recovery for my friend,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) said.

“Prayers up for Congressman Wilson and his family tonight,” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) wrote. “Have spoken to the family and I ask we all send a positive vibe and a prayer his way tonight and may he recover as fast as humanly possible.”