Tim Sheehy, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Montana, has come under fire for making racially insensitive remarks about Native Americans during private fundraising events. Recordings reveal Sheehy jokingly referred to bonding with members of the Crow Tribe while they were 'drunk at 8 a.m.' and described them as a 'tough crowd,' suggesting that flying Coors Light cans indicated their approval or disapproval of him. The comments, first reported by Char-Koosta News, have drawn backlash from Native Americans, who expressed disappointment, stating their community has long been overlooked by political candidates. Sheehy, endorsed by Donald Trump, is challenging Democratic incumbent Jon Tester in a race that could be pivotal for Senate control. Despite Trump's backing, Sheehy faces potential challenges as Native American voters, constituting about 6% of Montana's population, may react negatively to his comments. The authenticity of the recordings is still being confirmed, and Sheehy's campaign has not yet publicly responded to the criticisms.