The Trump administration is demanding answers from 7-Eleven after a Border Patrol commander and federal agents were allegedly denied service at a Minnesota gas station, raising concerns about access to fuel for federal fleets. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)
A viral video captured by conservative activist Cam Higby posted on Jan. 21 shows Bovino leaving a Speedway gas station, a chain which is owned by parent company 7-Eleven, followed by a manager who said, "I don’t support ICE, and nobody here does."
GSA said in the letter that "the reported refusal appears to have encompassed both in-store purchases and potential fuel transactions."
According to the GSA’s website, the Fleet Card is issued "to pay for fuel and maintenance for your GSA Fleet-leased vehicle," and 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 for all non-tactical federal vehicles to be purchased through the GSA’s Fleet program.
A letter from the General Services Administration warns that a reported refusal of service to ICE agents at a 7-Eleven-owned Speedway location could jeopardize the company’s partnership to accept government fleet payment cards. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
At one restaurant near the site near where Renee Good was killed, a sign denying immigration agents was bright and bold on the front door, and employees inside the breakfast spot were wearing clothing with anti-ICE messaging.
While 7-Eleven did not respond to Fox News Digital’s inquiry regarding the letter from the Trump administration requesting information, the GSA noted that it would consider stripping the massive chain of its Fleet program partnership.
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"GSA values its partnerships with merchants who support Federal operations and appreciates your prompt attention to this inquiry," the agency said in the letter. "Timely cooperation will assist in determining whether any program-related actions are warranted and in ensuring continued reliable service for Federal fleets."
Fox News’ Charles Creitz contributed to this report
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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