Charleston vs Serbia: OSCE Host Battle | US News

A fiery feud erupts between two top Republican lawmakers over hosting the prestigious OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in 2027—Senator Roger Wicker vs. Representative Joe Wilson. Wilson, pushing hard for Charleston, SC, insists preparations are “well underway,” even joking about the city’s shrimp and grits. Wicker, however, reverses course on federal funding, citing ballooning costs and even suggests Serbia as an alternative. Amid heated exchanges—including Wicker reportedly telling Wilson he wasn’t welcome on the delegation’s flight—Wilson denies pressure from Speaker Mike Johnson and remains defiant. Despite the drama, Wilson is determined to bring the global security summit to Charleston, a high-stakes showdown with major implications for U.S. diplomacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/faba61fe5c121f7a