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Campaign Phone
8033810284
Campaign Email
gibbons4sc@gmail.com
Education
B.A. Political Science from The Citadel
We need to keep prices stable while helping incomes rise. The conflict with Iran and ongoing trade disputes have contributed to inflationary pressures. I would support bringing the conflict with Iran to a responsible conclusion and approaching trade partners with respect rather than retaliatory tariffs. More broadly, Congress must refocus on the American people by investing in human capital and reducing everyday costs in energy, healthcare, childcare, and education, while addressing barriers to homeownership.
Due process is a constitutional safeguard that protects rights and reduces mistakes. I have found ICE raids and detention centers to be problematic due to limited transparency and concerns about due process. Congress has tools to ensure accountability, including amending laws, the Congressional Review Act, impeachment, and the power of the purse. These should be used to require transparency and ensure access to legal process. Oversight should begin in committees, but if they fail, a discharge petition may be necessary. We should not compromise constitutional protections.
In a globalized world, it is not a question of if, but when, the next epidemic will occur. The CDC plays a vital role and should coordinate with international public health organizations. Trust in public health institutions declined after COVID-19, but prevention benefits everyone. In South Carolina and across the country, outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles show the consequences of declining vaccination rates. The medical community must communicate clearly and transparently so Americans can make informed health decisions.
Congress has the explicit authority to declare war. It has not done so in this case, which raises serious constitutional concerns about ongoing military involvement.
Given the current situation, Congress must ensure that U.S. ground forces are not committed to large-scale combat operations without proper authorization.
The War Powers Resolution, as currently structured, is overly permissive. A president has 60 days after initiating significant military action, but in reality, conflicts do not pause simply because U.S. law imposes a timeline. Any sustained military engagement against a sovereign nation should require explicit congressional approval, except in truly exigent circumstances.
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8039261413
Campaign Email
info@joewilsonforcongress.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Washington & Lee University, Juris Doctor - University of South Carolina
I believe the best way to strengthen the American economy is to lower taxes, cut burdensome regulations, unleash American energy, support small businesses, and bring manufacturing jobs back home. South Carolina families know how to spend their money better than Washington bureaucrats do. Congress should focus on pro-growth tax policy, workforce development, energy independence, and reducing reckless federal spending that drives inflation.
ICE and DHS agents have a vital responsibility to enforce our immigration laws and keep American families safe. Congress should ensure they have the resources, training, and clear legal guidance necessary to do their jobs effectively and lawfully.
The United States must be prepared before a crisis begins. That means secure medical supply chains, support for local hospitals and health departments, and rapid coordination between federal, state, and local officials. We must protect public health while also respecting individual liberty, parental rights, and the ability of businesses, churches, and schools to operate without unnecessary federal overreach.
Congress has a constitutional responsibility to provide oversight, fund our military, and ensure the American people are informed about the mission, strategy, and costs involved. Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. I support standing with our allies, especially Israel, defending American servicemembers, and making sure any military action is tied to a clear objective: protecting America’s national security and preventing a nuclear Iran.
