Wilson, who has represented South Carolina’s 2nd District since 2001, was experiencing “stroke-like symptoms,” according to his son South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson is in the hospital after collapsing at an event in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, according to a report from NBC News.

The 77-year-old South Carolina U.S. representative experienced strokelike symptoms while in Washington this week.

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is in “good spirits” as he continues to be evaluated at a Washington hospital after reportedly collapsing during an event this week, according to his office. The Hill reported that Wilson,

The 77-year-old congressman, a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, told reporters earlier Tuesday he had just returned from official trips to Asia and Europe.

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-Springdale, collapsed during an event at Washington, D.C. Tuesday and was taken to an area hospital, the congressman’s campaign confirmed to The State. No other information was immediately available on the 77-year-old’s condition.

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is undergoing evaluation after being taken to a hospital on Tuesday night, according to his social media. The Hill reported that Wilson, 77, was attending Ukraine’s Independence Day celebration in Washington when he suddenly collapsed.

Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina had a pacemaker implanted this week and is expected to be discharged from a Washington,D.C.-area hospital in a matter of days