Cory Mills’ Career Imploded. Then His Grenade Factory Exploded.
Last month, Cory Mills’ career in Congress imploded when the Florida Republican lost his primary by 13 points. Now part of a weapons facility operated by a company that Mills co-owns has exploded. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at a Pacem Defense facility in northern Florida and caused no injuries, the Taylor County Sheriff’s […]
Cory Mills, a Republican member of Congress from Florida, saw his political career crumble after losing his primary election by a wide margin. Earlier this year, Mills received Donald Trump's endorsement, but it couldn't save him from his political rivals. In addition to his political struggles, Mills has been embroiled in several personal controversies.
These include accusations of stealing valor, a restraining order for cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend, and domestic assault allegations against another girlfriend, though charges were never filed. As a long-time owner of a majority stake in Pacem Defense, a weapons facility, Mills' business interests have also been under scrutiny.
The facility, which specialized in manufacturing and selling high explosive grenades to foreign militaries, experienced a massive explosion on Wednesday evening. While no one was injured, the explosion caused significant damage to one building and was felt by nearby residents. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Department of Defense, and the Florida Fire Marshal's office are now investigating the incident.
Despite his financial ties to Pacem Estate Holdings, Mills maintains a defiant attitude on social media, declaring that his fight is far from over.
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