Montana Senate candidate Tim Sheehy is under scrutiny for a gunshot wound he claims to have received while serving as a Navy SEAL in Afghanistan in 2012. However, in 2015, he reportedly told a park ranger that he accidentally shot himself in Glacier National Park. Sheehy recently stated there are no medical records to verify the incident, raising questions about the authenticity of his account.
Rep. Matt Rosendale launches his campaign for the Montana Senate, setting the stage for a contentious GOP primary against former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, who has received endorsements from the National Republican Senatorial Committee and former President Donald Trump. The primary is scheduled for June 4, and the winner will face Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester in a state crucial for the balance of power in the Senate. Rosendale's entry has sparked intraparty hostility, with NRSC Chairman Steve Daines criticizing his decision, while Trump's aides express frustration over what they view as Rosendale’s lack of loyalty. Tester, a formidable opponent, has been actively building his campaign coffers and dominating the airwaves with ads. The race is also influenced by external dynamics, including endorsements and support from Trump allies.
Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly traded Rep. Matt Rosendale's vote on an Israel aid bill for an endorsement in his Senate bid, but faced backlash and ultimately reneged on the endorsement. Rosendale's vote for the aid bill, despite previous opposition, raised eyebrows. Both Johnson and Rosendale denied the reported trade, but sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed it. The situation reflects internal GOP tensions and strategic miscalculations as Rosendale prepares to officially launch his Senate campaign.
