diff --git a/issues/modals.py b/issues/modals.py
index e5d9803..98d8358 100644
--- a/issues/modals.py
+++ b/issues/modals.py
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ class IssueResponseModal(discord.ui.Modal, title="Sending response message..."):
             embed.color = 15671552
             embed.title = "Issue Request Denied"
             status = "denied"
-            await interaction.response.send_message(content=f"Issue request {status}.")
+            await interaction.response.send_message(content=f"Issue request {status}.", ephemeral=True)
 
         if self.response.value != "":
             embed.add_field(