Joe Wilson back to work after ‘blood pressure drop’ caused hospitalization – Washington Examiner
Rep. Joe Wilson, a Republican from South Carolina, has returned to work after being hospitalized due to a severe drop in blood pressure. He fainted on September 10 but was fortunate to be in the company of House Chaplain Margaret Kibben and two heart surgeons who provided immediate assistance. The 77-year-old congressman received a pacemaker during his stay at George Washington University Hospital, which he stated resolved his health issues and allows him to continue his public service. Wilson expressed gratitude for the bipartisan support he received from both Democrats and Republicans during his recovery.
Joe Wilson back to work after ‘blood pressure drop’ caused hospitalization
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) said he suffered a “severe blood pressure drop,” which caused him to go to the hospital, but he is back to work as of Monday.
The longtime South Carolina congressman announced in a Monday video that he fainted on the evening of Sept. 10 but was “providentially” with House Chaplain Margaret Kibben and two heart surgeons who immediately provided aid.
Wilson, 77, received a pacemaker while admitted to George Washington University Hospital.
“With a pacemaker implant, issues have now been resolved for my public service,” Wilson said, thanking a bipartisan influx of well-wishes from Democrats and Republicans.
Wilson also offered his gratitude for former President Donald Trump’s safety after an alleged assassination attempt Sunday.
Wilson is the latest member to face health-related problems after the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) died on Aug. 21 after more than a month of in-and-out hospital stays related to a respiratory infection.
Wilson was hospitalized as House Republican leaders were whipping votes to garner support for the continuing resolution that, combined with the GOP’s SAVE Act, would extend funding until March of next year. Leadership pulled the continuing resolution last week after it was clear it would not receive enough votes to pass, sending Republicans back to the drawing board as they seek to prevent a government shutdown with only two weeks of session left.
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