College athletes are being offered cash through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals in exchange for endorsing Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., according to emails obtained by The National Desk (TND) Thursday.
The senator is up for reelection in a tight race against GOP candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy. Sen. Tester’s campaign appears to be distancing itself from Vice President Kamala Harris as the senator has not endorsed her for president.
Emails obtained by TND appear to offer Montana college athletes up to $2,400 for the creation of four Instagram reels endorsing Sen. Tester from now until November. The email also promotes topics such as LGBT rights, reproductive care and the economy.
“Let’s work together to inform your audience about Senator Tester’s track record in office and encourage him to maintain his support of these vital policies,” the email reads. “Join our campaign to share your personal story about how Tester’s track record has strengthened Montana’s foundation and ensures a bright future for all who call it home.”
