JD Vance Forced to Greet Supporters In A Parking Lot After Restaurant Denies Him Entry

JD Vance was forced to address supporters in a parking lot after a Pennsylvania restaurant denied him entry because they did not want to host a “campaign event.”

According to NBC News reporter Gary Grumbach, supporters of Vance came early to Primanti Bros. in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, to greet the Ohio lawmaker when he arrived. However, employees with the restaurant told reporters that cameras would not be allowed in and they did not want to host the event.

Another advance issue w/ Team Vance:
After showing up to Primanti Bros. in North Versailles, PA, a restaurant worker told the press that cameras were not allowed and that they did not want a “campaign event.”
Vance ended up glad-handing in parking lot outside, per @AlecAHernandez pic.twitter.com/BgCbFWl52a

— Gary Grumbach (@GaryGrumbach) September 28, 2024

After barring Vance from the venue, customers canceled their food orders after learning he was not welcome. Video from outside the restaurant shows Vance welcoming his supporters and encouraging not to hold a grudge against the business and the employees.

“We paid for everybody’s food. We gave him a nice tip. And of course, when I gave him a nice tip, I said, ‘No taxes on tips,'” Vance told his supporters.

NEW: JD Vance barred from entering Primanti Bros in North Versailles, PA as supporters waited for him inside, decided to pay for everyone’s tabs anyway & signed with “No Taxes on Tips”

When Vance arrived, he was reportedly told he wasn’t allowed to leave his car because the… pic.twitter.com/GCuAqDYCs1

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 28, 2024

He added, “Don’t hold it against her. She just got a little nervous. But it’s a great local business. Let’s keep on supporting it.”