On the record · Updated October 1, 2026

Phil Scott quotes

Governor of Vermont (R)

1 things Phil Scott said, verbatim, on August 28, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

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Positions

The U.S. government should officially rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.

Disputes Aug 28

“petty and disappointing”

Fox News Trump signs an order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, and Canada answers that the Wendat name is older than either country ›

Others on this question

Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Disputes

“It's Lake Ontario to Canadians and the rest of the world. Now and forever.”

Donald Trump President of the United States Supports

“We’re going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America”

Doug Burgum U.S. Interior Secretary Supports

“The places and waters that border our nation and support our economy should reflect the greatness of the United States”

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