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Roger Wicker

Roger Frederick Wicker is an American politician, attorney, and former Air Force officer serving as the senior United States senator from Mississippi, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Wicker was a Mississippi State Senator from 1988 to 1995 and the U.S. representative from Mississippi's 1st congressional district from 1995 until 2007.

Source: Wikipedia
Roger Wicker
Conflict Stance Assessment
67/100
Israel-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican attorney and politician (born 1951)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthPontotoc
BirthdayJuly 5, 1951
Sexmale
ReligionSouthern Baptist Convention
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Wicker opposed establishing a U.S. consulate for Palestinians in East Jerusalem.
  • Wicker opposes providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Wicker co-sponsored legislation criminalizing boycotts against Israel and its settlements.
  • Wicker opposed UN resolution affirming Israeli settlements violate international law.
  • Wicker cosponsored legislation allocating military funding to Israel regardless of the conflict.
  • Wicker voted for legislation appropriating financial aid for Israel.