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FACT CHECK: No, A Pittsburgh Restaurant Did Not Shut Down Ten Of Its Locations Due To Vance Backlash

The claim comes from a satirical article posted online. No reliable sources have reported this claim.

Fact check:

The paper said Vance was denied the opportunity to meet with supporters inside a Pittsburgh restaurant. independent. Restaurant “Primanti Brothers” said that “[w]”Despite the lack of prior notice, today's campaign cancellation caused temporary staff disruption.” I interacted with the guests.”

a facebook According to the post, Primanti Brothers closed 10 stores following the company's alleged decision to deny Vance permission to enter its restaurants. of read the caption“Primanti Brothers closes 10 major stores amid boycott backlash after J.D. Vance fallout.”

This claim is false. If something like this had happened, reliable media outlets would have covered it, but no one did. Reported Regarding this claim. Primanti Brothers is Not listed It was announced that 10 stores had been closed due to suspicion of refusal. (Related: A woman wearing a “Trump 2024” T-shirt was refused entry to a cafe?)

This claim appears to have come from online. satirical story . The satirical story has Disclaimer It says, “Note: This is satire and not truth.” a viral facebook post The same argument is “rated satire.”

Check Your Fact has reached out to Primanti Bros. and Vance's communications team for comment.

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