GSA demands answers from 7-Eleven after Border Patrol denied service in MN

FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration demanded answers from 7-Eleven’s COO following an altercation in late January in which U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and federal agents were denied service at a gas station in Minneapolis.

Michael Lynch, deputy administrator of the General Services Administration, sent a letter to 7-Eleven’s COO Doug Rosencrans on Feb. 5 requesting information about a possible internal investigation into the fight.

Lynch noted that the federal government partnership between the Trump administration and the world’s largest international grocery chain could be in danger.

“As 7-Eleven, Inc./Speedway LLC locations accept the GSA SmartPay fleet card for fuel and other authorized purchases on behalf of Federal fleets, including those operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, these actions raise concerns regarding the ability of Federal vehicle operators to access necessary fuel and services from convenient locations,” the letter said.

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A viral video shot by conservative activist Cam Higby and posted on Jan. 21 shows Bovino leaving the Speedway gas station, which is owned by parent company 7-Eleven, and then a manager saying, “I don’t support ICE and no one here does.”

“The reported denial appears to cover both in-store purchases and potential fuel transactions,” GSA said in its letter.

The Fleet Card is issued “to pay for fuel and maintenance of your GSA Fleet-rented vehicle,” according to GSA’s website, which says the card is accepted at 95% of U.S. fuel stations in all 50 states, U.S. territories and Canada.

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It is a mandatory requirement that all federal non-tactical vehicles be purchased through GSA’s Fleet program.

USBP Commander. Gregory K. Bovino exits a gas station in Minnesota. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)

GSA also requested information regarding 7-Eleven’s training or policies regarding accepting fleet cards.

This denial is just one of many venues where owners and managers tie their personal, political views to their business.

Earlier this year, GSA removed the Hampton Inn Lakeville in Minneapolis from its list of approved accommodations for federal employees after immigration agents were denied accommodation even though Hilton’s corporate leadership said the issue had been resolved.

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A McDonald’s in downtown Minneapolis also posted a sign on its front door saying ICE and CBP agents were not welcome at the fast food restaurant. McDonald’s corporate arm later told Fox News Digital they instructed the franchisee to remove it.

A letter from the General Services Administration warns that denying service to ICE agents at a 7-Eleven-owned Speedway location could jeopardize the company’s partnership in accepting government fleet payment cards. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

A sign rejecting immigration officers was bright and eye-catching on the front door of a restaurant near where Renee Good was killed, and employees at the breakfast room wore clothing bearing anti-ICE messages.

While 7-Eleven did not respond to Fox News Digital’s inquiry regarding the letter requesting information from the Trump administration, GSA stated that they would consider removing the large chain from their Fleet program partnership.

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“GSA values ​​its partnerships with vendors that support Federal operations and appreciates your immediate attention to this investigation,” the agency letter said. he said. “Timely collaboration will help determine whether any program-related action is warranted and ensure continued reliable service for Federal fleets.”

Fox News’ Charles Creitz contributed to this report