DHS blasts Hilton Hotels for 'coordinated campaign' to cancel agents' reservations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) went after Hilton Hotels on Monday, accusing it of engaging in an effort to cancel agents’ reservations in Minnesota. The company pushed back on the claim.

“@HiltonHotels has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement,” the department wrote in a post on the social platform X.

“When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations,” the department added.

In an emailed statement to The Hill, a Hilton spokesperson said the chain’s “hotels serve as welcoming places for all.”

“This hotel is independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values. 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,” the spokesperson added.

Last week, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said federal authorities were in Minneapolis as part of a larger investigation focused on “rampant fraud.”

“Homeland Security Investigations @ICEGov are on the ground in Minneapolis right now conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud,” Noem wrote on X, adding, “More coming.”

Minnesota social service programs have faced increased scrutiny from the Trump administration amid a years-long fraud investigation. Late last month, YouTuber Nick Shirley released a video featuring an investigation into the issue that resulted in fresh interest in the allegations.

Dozens of people have been charged by the Justice Department in connection to the expansive probe, and more than 60 have been convicted, according to the Justice Department.

“Why is Hilton Hotels siding with murderers and rapists to deliberately undermine and impede DHS law enforcement from their mission to enforce our nation’s immigration laws?” DHS wrote Monday.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon responded to the post with a simple “WHAT.”

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced Monday he would not seek a third-term amid rising scrutiny of his handling of the fraud and ongoing scandal.