Hilton Hotels is tearing down its signs in front of the Minneapolis-area Hampton Inn property that allegedly refused service to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.  It's the latest move by Hilton that underscores its attempt to sever its relationship with the Hampton Inn in Lakeville, a Hilton brand that's run independently by Everpeak Hospitality. Hampton by Hilton Hotels are primarily owned and operated by independent franchisees, but they are required to follow Hilton's brand standards.The sign ...

Core Viewpoint - Hilton is facing a potential boycott after a hotel in Minneapolis allegedly canceled reservations for ICE agents, leading to backlash from conservative influencers and supporters [1][10]. Group 1: Boycott Calls and Reactions - Conservative podcaster Benny Johnson called for a boycott of Hilton, claiming the company lied about its actions regarding ICE agents [2]. - Trump supporters are sharing images of Hilton brands and urging followers to stop supporting the company [3]. - A social media account with 1.4 million followers encouraged a boycott of Hilton Hotels [4]. Group 2: Incident Details - The Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota, was accused of denying reservations to DHS and ICE officials, which Hilton later confirmed led to the termination of the hotel's franchise agreement [2][5]. - A video by conservative influencer Nick Sortor showed a hotel clerk stating that reservations for immigration agents were not allowed, which garnered nearly 2 million views [5]. Group 3: Broader Context - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused the hotel staff of launching a coordinated campaign to refuse service to law enforcement, stating that reservations were maliciously canceled [10]. - The ICE has recently focused on the Twin Cities due to a billion-dollar human services fraud scandal involving Somali-run daycare centers, deploying about 1,500 officers to the area [8].