Tim Sheehy Responds to Allegations About Remarks on Native Americans
U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, facing criticism for comments about Crow Indians, claimed in a Fox News interview that recordings of his statements were manipulated to portray him negatively. However, investigations by the Daily Montanan found no evidence of editing, confirming the accuracy of the quotes first reported by Char Koosta News.
Char Koosta News, the official newspaper of the Flathead Indian Reservation, released additional recordings where Sheehy made similar derogatory remarks about the Crow community. These recordings were made public after Sheehy accused the publication of altering the tapes. The tapes revealed consistent themes in Sheehy’s speeches, including references to Crow tribal members throwing beer cans at him and controversial claims about federal issues.
Among the remarks, Sheehy repeated a debunked assertion that doctors are allowed to kill infants post-birth. He also advocated for defunding several federal departments and criticized incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, dubbing him “Jabba the Hut” and questioning his support for veterans.
Controversial Comments and Tribal Reactions
Recordings from Sheehy’s campaign events in Montana—including locations like Superior, Shelby, and Helena—captured him reiterating stories about being pelted with beer cans on the Crow Reservation. Despite calls from tribal organizations for an apology, Sheehy’s statements have remained consistent across multiple events.
One clip features Sheehy stating, “You want a tough crowd when you’re roping, go up to the Crow Reservation. You miss that double heel shoot and you get a Coors Light up side the head and a ‘Ha, white boy.’” These remarks have intensified criticisms and demands for accountability from Native American communities.
Sheehy’s Stance on Education and Federal Governance
Throughout his campaign, Sheehy has advocated for reducing the scope of the federal government, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Education. He and his wife homeschool their children, promoting an agriculture and faith-based curriculum, and he has criticized public education systems for confusing children about gender identity.
Sheehy also proposed reforms inspired by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, suggesting significant reductions in federal government size and tenure. He argued for relocating federal agencies away from Washington, D.C., aiming to place them closer to relevant industries.
Disputed Claims on Reproductive Rights and Voting Systems
In his speeches, Sheehy echoed controversial claims about abortion and criticized the Democratic Party’s stance. He urged Republicans to improve their outreach to young, female voters, whom he described as “indoctrinated” and “single-issue” voters.
On voting, Sheehy called for reforms, including paper ballots and Election Day voting, while stopping short of declaring the 2020 election fraudulent. He emphasized the need for voter ID laws and recounted his experiences assisting with elections in Iraq using paper ballots.
Critique of Jon Tester
Sheehy’s campaign has consistently targeted Democrat Jon Tester, critiquing his veteran support record and accusing him of aligning with socialist ideals. He disparaged Tester’s longstanding flat-top haircut and questioned his contributions as head of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
Despite Tester’s role in advocating for veterans, including co-sponsoring the PACT Act, Sheehy accused him of failing to address veteran suicides and claimed Tester’s efforts were superficial.
As Sheehy continues his campaign, his statements and positions on various issues remain a focal point of public and political scrutiny.
This story was originally published by the Daily Montanan
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