7-Eleven Faces Federal Pressure After Border Patrol Denied Service in Minneapolis

GSA threatens to pull 7-Eleven's access to federal payment program over incident

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A confrontation at a Minneapolis Speedway gas station owned by 7-Eleven has escalated into a national dispute, with the federal government demanding answers from the company. Border Patrol agents were reportedly denied service by a store manager who said "I don't support ICE, and nobody here does." The General Services Administration has warned 7-Eleven that the incident could jeopardize the company's ability to accept SmartPay fleet cards used by federal agencies.

Why it matters

The incident raises concerns about whether federal personnel can reliably obtain basic support like fuel and food when operating in politically hostile environments. It also highlights tensions over immigration enforcement and the extent to which private businesses can refuse service to government officials based on political disagreements.

The details

According to reports, on January 21, 2026, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and federal agents were denied service at the Minneapolis Speedway store. A viral video showed a manager making an overt political statement opposing ICE. The GSA has since sent a letter to 7-Eleven leadership demanding answers about any internal investigation, employee training, and company policies, especially those affecting the use of GSA SmartPay fleet cards. The GSA warned that 7-Eleven's participation in the federal payment program could be at risk if the situation is not addressed.

  • On January 21, 2026, the confrontation occurred at the Minneapolis Speedway store.
  • On February 5, 2026, the GSA sent a letter to 7-Eleven COO Doug Rosencrans.

The players

Gregory Bovino

Border Patrol Commander who was denied service at the Minneapolis Speedway store.

7-Eleven

A major convenience store chain that owns the Minneapolis Speedway store where the incident occurred.

Michael Lynch

GSA Deputy Administrator who sent the letter to 7-Eleven leadership.

Doug Rosencrans

7-Eleven Chief Operating Officer.

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What they’re saying

“I don't support ICE, and nobody here does.”

— Store Manager (Viral video)

What’s next

The GSA is reviewing 7-Eleven's response to determine if the company's participation in the federal SmartPay fleet card program will be affected.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the tensions between private businesses and government agencies, particularly around issues of immigration enforcement. It raises questions about whether federal personnel can reliably obtain basic services when operating in politically charged environments, and whether the government can enforce consistent, non-discriminatory service from vendors that participate in federal payment programs.