Va.’s congressional Republicans urge Trump admin to review legislation to tighten oversight of VMI

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 961

Last Updated: 3 hours, 31 minutes ago


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Five Republican lawmakers in Virginia’s congressional delegation on Friday sent a letter to President Donald Trump’s administration, warning that bills the Democratic-controlled legislature are advancing could interfere with the Virginia Military Institute’s governance and operations.

The lawmakers asked federal authorities to review the legislators’ actions concerning the state-sponsored institution, which has drawn recent scrutiny from legislators, alumni and the public over concerns about alleged racial discrimination and a non-inclusive institutional culture.

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