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JD Vance Reacts After Reportedly Being Barred From Greeting Supporters In Pennsylvania Restaurant

Restaurant workers in southwestern Pennsylvania reportedly moved to restrict Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance from entering the restaurant on Saturday, while his supporters waited to greet him. I was forced to move outside.

Vance appeared at Primanti Brothers in North Versailles to meet with supporters, but one sandwich shop employee told him that cameras were not allowed and that they did not want it to be a 'campaign event.' He told the press.” According to To NBC News reporter Gary Grunbach.

video In a scene clearly showing disparagement, a supposed customer claims that Vance's supporters who were at the restaurant canceled their food orders and left after learning Vance was banned. . A vehicle that appeared to be Vance's SUV was also seen waiting in the parking lot. (Related article: Restaurant owner ousts Sarah Sanders)

Another video shows Vance reacting outside the restaurant.

“We paid for everyone's food. We gave them a good tip, and of course, when I gave a good tip, I said, 'There's no tax on tips.' '' Vance said.

“It's okay now. Please don't resist. [the worker]. She was a little nervous, but it's a great local business. Let's continue to support them. And most importantly, let's go vote and win this by November 5th,” he said to cheers and applause.

“Without prior notice, today's campaign suspension has caused temporary disruption to our staff,” Saturday's statement said. Posted Primanti Brothers wrote this on X (formerly Twitter): “However, Sen. Vance and his team were welcomed to our restaurant shortly thereafter and interacted with guests on-site and on-site.”

Vance eventually enters the restaurant, pays the bill, and speaks with employees while touting the Trump campaign's “tipping tax exemption” plan, according to footage obtained by Fox News.

Primanti Brothers has allowed the Harris Waltz camp to use its store in Moon Township in August 2024. local diner I filed a complaint with Fox News Digital. About being kicked out of the store. protester A greeting from the Democratic presidential camp was recorded.

rumor circulated online The guests at Harris' events were performers who were brought in in white vans and paid for. fact checking website snoop “We have yet to find any reliable evidence of the involvement of 'paid actors,'” he said.

U.S. Secret Service spokeswoman Alexi Walley told Snopes that the event was a “volunteer appreciation event” and that the white van was “part of a Secret Service convoy transporting election staff and members of the press.”

The incident involving Vance and Primanti sparked mixed reactions online.

“You are such a classy person @JDVance !” said Commenter.

“Everyone should go to Yelp and give us a 0-star review.” said.

“Boycott @Primantibros,” another said, “Boycott @Primantibros.” said.

“Where is the advance team?…And why does Vance keep making this mistake over and over again?” another he asked.

A previous video circulating online showed Vance lamenting the high cost of eggs at another business in Pennsylvania on September 22, 2024.

“When Kamala Harris took office, eggs were $1.50 short per dozen,” Vance said. said. “Right now, thanks to Kamala Harris' inflation policies, 12 eggs cost about $4.”

viewer pointed out online In the video, some of the lower price tags on the box behind Vance read $2.99, The Independent reported.

video Footage of Vance ordering donuts during a campaign break shows him apparently having an awkward moment with an employee who appeared anxious and asked not to be filmed while he intended to make small talk. Ta.

Mr. Vance and Mr. Walz will participate in the 2024 vice presidential debate on Tuesday.