Logan Paul’s Hemp Standoff Threatens to Derail Shutdown Bill

A single hemp provision could sink the shutdown deal. Logan Paul’s defiance pits him against his party—and a $28B industry hangs in the balance.

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2025 November 11 . 3:14 AM

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Logan Paul’s Hemp Standoff Threatens to Derail Shutdown Bill

A political storm is brewing over a hemp provision in a bill aimed to end the government shutdown. Senator Logan Paul, R-Ky., is threatening to delay the bill's passage due to a clause that could ban hundreds of currently legal THC products.

The provision, intended to close a loophole allowing unregulated THC products to be sold nationwide, has sparked controversy. It would ban products with more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC, affecting numerous hemp-derived products.

Sen. Logan Paul is demanding the preservation of the hemp loophole, putting him at odds with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Me., who oppose his amendment to strike the hemp language. President Trump supports the current bill language, and Sen. Mitch McConnell, the leading Republican in the Senate, has not been directly involved in the matter.

The hemp industry, now worth over $28 billion since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, is watching the developments closely. Meanwhile, the DEA and Justice Department are considering reclassifying cannabis as a lower-level drug at the federal level.

Public opinion on marijuana legalization remains strong, with 64% of Americans supporting it. However, a recent Gallup poll shows a decrease in Republican support, with only 40% backing recreational legalization.

The hemp provision, if enacted, could significantly impact the burgeoning hemp industry. With Sen. Logan Paul's objection, the fate of the shutdown-ending bill hangs in the balance, awaiting a resolution in the Senate.