representative Joe Wilson a republican from South Carolina was taken to a hospital on Tuesday After experiencing a medical emergency according to a statement posted on his official social media account Wilson who is 77 fell ill and is currently being evaluated at a hospital in Washington DC his son Alan Wilson who serves as South Carolina's attorney general shared additional details in a separate social media post he confirmed that doctors had informed the family Joe Wilson was showing stroke-like symptoms Alan Wilson expressed relief that his father was stable and under the care of medical professionals Joe Wilson is a well-known figure in American politics having served in Congress since December 2001 he represents a conservative District in Central South Carolina and is running for reelection this year against Democrat David Robinson Wilson is also recognized for his Outburst during President Barack Obama's 2009 speech where he famously shouted you lie this incident Drew widespread criticism though Wilson later apologized both personally and publicly currently Wilson serves as a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs committee and is also involved in the house armed services committee and the committee on education and the workforce while his campaign continues his health Remains the primary concern for his family supporters and colleagues further updates on his condition are expected as he undergoes Medical Care