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Senator Wicker Bars Charleston OSCE Session, Rebukes Wilson

7/7/2026

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Sen. Roger Wicker rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson over the Charleston venue decision and said the United States will not host next year’s OSCE Parliamentary Assembly session there.
Rep. Joe Wilson posted on X that preparations for the Charleston gathering were underway and showed a photo with President Donald Trump.
Sen. Roger Wicker had earlier co-signed a bipartisan letter requesting $4 million for the event before reversing his stance in July.

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Sen. Roger Wicker rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson over the Charleston venue decision and said the United States will not host next year’s OSCE Parliamentary Assembly session there.
Rep. Joe Wilson posted on X that preparations for the Charleston gathering were underway and showed a photo with President Donald Trump.
Sen. Roger Wicker had earlier co-signed a bipartisan letter requesting $4 million for the event before reversing his stance in July.