It seems that Rep. James Comer (R-KY) has been abusing the ability of his workplace and engaged in shady land offers and loans together with his brother.
In keeping with Kentucky property information, Comer and his personal brother have engaged in land swaps associated to their household farming enterprise. In a single deal—additionally involving $200,000, in addition to a shell firm—the extra highly effective and influential Comer channeled extra cash to his brother, seemingly from nothing. Different current land swaps have been shortly adopted with new purposes for particular tax breaks, state information present. All of this, perplexingly, associated to the dealings of a household firm that seems to have by no means existed on paper.
However in contrast to with the Bidens, Comer’s personal historical past borders a battle of curiosity between his official authorities function and his personal household enterprise—and it’s been occurring for many years.
Comer held positions involving agricultural oversight whereas operating a household farm enterprise from 2003-2019. Comer solely stopped overseeing agriculture when his household enterprise shifted away from farming.
By Rep. Comer’s definition, his transactions involving his brother look shady.
The political implications of this bombshell are that James Comer is now conflicted and reportedly has engaged in the identical conduct he’s accusing President Biden of being concerned in.
The revelation wrecks the concept any impeachment overseen by Comer will probably be taken significantly by anybody. Biden impeachment wasn’t going anyplace to start with, however now that Oversight Committee Chair Comer seems corrupt, it is likely to be utterly useless.
Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work centered on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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