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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took to X today to claim that a Minneapolis-area, Hilton-affiliated hotel had dropped the reservations of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who booked the property. The Hampton Inn Lakeville Minneapolis is the hotel in question. The only problem with DHS attacking Hilton? The property is franchised and not owned and operated by the hotel giant directly.
The messages above shows the hotel clearly stating that its “not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at [the] property.”
This story has been picked up by conservative commentators and media outlets and caused both Hilton and Everpeak Hospitality (the owner and operator of the franchise) to chime in. The statement it released reads:
Everpeak Hospitality has moved swiftly to address this matter as it was inconsistent with our policy to be welcoming to all. We are in touch with the impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated. We do not discriminate against any individuals or agencies and apologize to those impacted. We are committed to welcoming all guests and operating in accordance with brand standards, applicable laws, and our role as a professional hospitality provider.”
A Hilton spokesperson shared the following statement with Fox News Digital:
We are investigating this matter with this individual hotel, and can confirm that Hilton works with governments, law enforcement and community leaders around the world to ensure our properties are open and inviting to everyone.”
Anthony’s Take: There are apparently around 2,000 ICE agents and officers being sent to Minneapolis after recent fraud allegations have bubbled up in the area. Hilton clearly does not want to get caught in the middle and its franchisee is also backing away from controversy here.
(Featured Image Credit: Hilton.)
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