South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson Hospitalized After Collapsing at Washington Event

Wilson was hospitalized for ‘stroke-like symptoms,’ according to an update released by his son.
South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson Hospitalized After Collapsing at Washington Event
Joe Wilson speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, on May 19, 2016. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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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.

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