James Comer Imported ‘Hemp’ From China For A Major Donor That Turned Out To Be Cannabis – Truth Comes Out A Decade Later
In a bizarre incident that could well haunt his political career, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) inadvertently imported weed from China, a situation that remained hidden from the public until now and which starkly contrasts with his stance against doing business with China.
Correspondence obtained by The Daily Beast from a third-party group through a records request, showed that a shipment of “hemp” Comer acquired nearly a decade ago tested 10 times higher than the legal limits for THC.
How Did This Happen?
After Comer’s election as Kentucky’s commissioner of agriculture in 2011, he undertook an industrial hemp pilot program, which he’s often touted as one of the triumphs of his career. Collaborating with Caudill Seed, a Kentucky-based wholesale seed provider, Comer facilitated the import of hemp seeds from China. The relationship began when the Caudill brothers, who later became major campaign donors, showed interest in hemp after discussions with Comer during his …