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Sheehy's War Wound Claim Under Fire
Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy faces scrutiny over his claim of being shot in Afghanistan, with conflicting accounts and a lack of supporting medical records.
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- What other controversies surround Sheehy's campaign?
- Sheehy faces controversies beyond the shooting claim, including accusations of offensive remarks about Native Americans and financial irregularities in a firefighting company he led.
- What is Sheehy's current standing in the Senate race?
- Despite these controversies, Sheehy maintains a projected lead in the Senate race, though the outcome remains uncertain.
- What evidence contradicts Sheehy's claim of being shot in Afghanistan?
- Sheehy's military colleagues do not recall him mentioning or having a gunshot wound during his service, contradicting his account.
- What is the alternative account of how Sheehy sustained an arm injury?
- A former ranger claims Sheehy shot himself in Glacier National Park in 2015, resulting in a fine for illegal firearm discharge; Sheehy attributes the incident to an accidental discharge while hiking.
- What is the main controversy surrounding Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy?
- Tim Sheehy, a Republican Senate candidate, lacks medical records to support his claim of being shot in Afghanistan.