McDonald’s confirms Minneapolis anti-ICE flyer 'posted without approval' removed

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: McDonald’s has issued a response to 'The Benny Show' regarding the anti-ICE flyers that reportedly barred agents from entering one of their Minneapolis locations.

The controversy comes amid tensions in Minnesota following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

Now, Benny Johnson shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) featuring the company’s full statement. McDonald’s made it clear that the 'flyer was posted without approval' and confirmed that it has since been 'taken down.'

McDonald’s responds after anti-ICE fliers appear in Minneapolis 

Right-wing commentator Johnson shared the company’s full statement, which read, “We're in touch with the owner/operator of this franchised restaurant and have confirmed that this flyer was posted without approval and has since been taken down."

The post added, “This owner/operator is reiterating expectations with their restaurant team regarding appropriate signage. Thank you.”

The controversial flyer, which had already gone viral on social media, warned, “This is a private business. You are not permitted to enter non-public areas of this business (including offices, break rooms, storage areas, and staff-only areas) without a valid JUDICIAL WARRANT signed by a judge or magistrate.”

It went on to state, “If you attempt to enter this business without a valid judicial warrant, you will be asked to leave. If you present a judicial warrant, please notify management and legal counsel immediately before proceeding. If you enter, you are trespassing, and we will seek legal recourse.”

The incident caught wider attention after the Daily Wire reported, and a video showing McDonald’s staff questioning a security guard outside the restaurant circulated online. The backlash against food chain business comes amid similar controversy for Hilton Hotels. The hotel faced criticism after the Department of Homeland Security highlighted that ICE agents’ bookings had been canceled.

Pam Bondi issues warning to Minneapolis protesters 

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a stern warning to protestors and rally-goers in Minneapolis opposing ICE actions. Bondi urged them not to challenge federal authority.

Bondi’s warning came as protests intensified following the death of Renee Nicole Good. She was shot during an ICE operation in Minneapolis that involved roughly 2,000 federal agents. Border Patrol officers pushed back protestors and deployed smoke grenades after they gathered outside a federal immigration building, chanting, 'Justice now,' and 'No more ICE.'

Bondi wrote on X, “MINNESOTA: Peacefully protesting is a sacred American right protected by the First Amendment". “Obstructing, impeding, or attacking federal law enforcement is a federal crime. So is damaging federal property. “If you cross that red line, you will be arrested and prosecuted. Do not test our resolve.” Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson also urged people to avoid marching on roadways and to refrain from 'unsafe or illegal actions.'