Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy is facing backlash from Montana's Indigenous communities following his racially insensitive comments about the Crow Tribe made during campaign events. Sheehy recounted anecdotes involving drunken tribal members throwing beer cans at him, which were met with laughter from his audience. The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council and the Montana American Indian Caucus have condemned these remarks, calling them a perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and urging for a public apology. Tribal leaders emphasized that such comments betray the trust of Native Americans and undermine efforts to address addiction issues in their communities. The controversy has attracted national media attention, placing Sheehy's campaign under scrutiny as he challenges incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in a closely watched election.