Montana College Athletes Offered Cash for Sen. Jon Tester Endorsements

Emails reveal a political group sought to pay student-athletes for promoting the Democratic senator's re-election amid controversy over his stance on women's sports.

The group 'Montana Together' offered payments between $400 and $2,400 for endorsement videos.
University of Montana athletes were contacted via a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal.
Sen. Tester has faced backlash for voting against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.
Tester's campaign denies knowledge of the group's actions or communications.
Tester is in a tight re-election race against Republican Tim Sheehy, endorsed by Donald Trump.