Wife of wounded veteran criticizes opponent’s ads in Senate race.

The political landscape in Nevada is heating up as Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown finds himself in the crosshairs of his primary opponent, Dr. Jeffrey Gunter. The battle has escalated to new heights with attack ads that have sparked outrage and controversy across the state.

Sam Brown, a former U.S. Army Captain and wounded war veteran, was left with life-altering scars after an IED explosion during his deployment to Afghanistan in 2008. His wife, Amy Brown, has come forward to defend her husband against what she calls “vile” attack ads by Dr. Gunter’s campaign. The ads not only highlight Sam Brown’s scars but also make derogatory remarks about him, dubbing him as “Scam Brown” and linking him to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Amy Brown expressed her disgust at the attack on her husband’s physical appearance, stating, “He overcame it all and bears the scars to prove it. It’s disgusting and inexcusable that someone claiming to be a doctor would attack a veteran’s physical disfigurement in general, but to do it for political purposes is especially low and vile.”

The ads display unflattering images of Sam Brown, manipulating his appearance to make his skin look scaly and using derogatory terms to undermine his credibility as a candidate. This has not gone unnoticed by national Republicans, who have condemned the attacks as going too far.

Dr. Gunter, a dermatologist and former U.S. Ambassador to Iceland under President Trump, defended his campaign’s approach, stating that criticizing Brown’s ties to the political establishment is fair game. Gunter emphasized that he does not judge people based on appearances and accused Brown of using his injuries for political gain by referencing them frequently in his campaign messaging.

The battle between Gunter and Brown reached a fever pitch when Gunter announced plans to escalate his campaign with millions of dollars in ad spending against Brown. In response, the Brown campaign and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) launched their own counterattacks, viewing Brown as the best candidate to unseat Democratic incumbent Senator Jacky Rosen in the upcoming November election.

With the primary election scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, tensions continue to run high as the two candidates vie for the Republican nomination. Gunter’s aggressive tactics and Brown’s resilience in the face of personal attacks set the stage for a fiercely contested race that will ultimately shape the future of Nevada politics.