Vermont’s Republican Governor Phil Scott has indeed rejected President Donald Trump's second request to deploy Vermont National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
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Vermont’s Republican Governor Phil Scott has REJECTED Trump's second request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D. C.
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Source: apnews.com
At a glance
Verified August 17, 2025Key Evidence
Phil Scott declined a 'preliminary' and then a second request from the Trump administration to deploy Vermont National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
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The requests were related to President Trump's directive aimed at increasing security and tamping down on crime in Washington, D.C.
Governor Scott's refusal was reported as a clear rejection despite some other Republican-led states agreeing to send troops.
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The reporting
What the Evidence Shows
Multiple credible sources confirm that Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, declined a second federal request from President Donald Trump to send Vermont National Guard soldiers to Washington, D.C. This request was part of the Trump administration's efforts to increase National Guard presence in the capital amid concerns over crime and protests. Governor Scott's decision was described as polite but firm, reflecting his judgment that deploying the Vermont Guard in this context was not appropriate.
This refusal aligns with his previous decisions to limit the Guard's use for certain federal requests, such as immigration enforcement. The sources consistently report this event occurring in August 2025, matching the current date context and confirming the accuracy of the claim.
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