A chilling voicemail has ignited controversy surrounding Helena, Montana city commission candidate Haley McKnight. The message, directed at Senator Tim Sheehy, was released publicly, revealing a torrent of anger and disturbing threats.
The recording, reportedly left in July following a vote on the Once Big Beautiful Bill Act, contains deeply personal and violent language. McKnight allegedly wished cancer upon the Senator, detailing a horrific scenario of untreatable illness.
The minute-long message didn’t stop at wishing ill health. It escalated into insults targeting Sheehy’s family and fertility, culminating in a stark warning: “God forbid that you ever meet me on the streets because I will make you regret it.”
Senator Sheehy responded to the threats with a surprising display of humor, acknowledging the curses leveled against him while pointing out he already has four children. His lighthearted reaction belies the seriousness of the situation.
Sheehy’s office, only recently made aware of the voicemail, has contacted law enforcement. A spokesperson expressed hope that McKnight would “get the help she clearly needs,” acknowledging the troubling nature of the message.
When confronted by a reporter about the voicemail and whether it “went too far,” McKnight offered a defiant response: “No, I don’t think so.” She then questioned why the months-old message was considered newsworthy.
Pressed on her decision to express hope for Sheehy’s suffering and death, McKnight doubled down, stating, “It’s still a free country.” Her words have sparked outrage and raised serious questions about her judgment and temperament.
The incident has thrust McKnight’s candidacy into the spotlight, forcing voters to confront the implications of her publicly expressed anger and the disturbing content of the voicemail.
