Sen. J.D. Vance was gracious after he was kicked out of a popular sandwich shop Saturday near Pittsburgh.
Staffers at Primanti Bros. in North Versailles told Vance that he would not be allowed to enter the restaurant – and if he did they would call the police.
NBC senior political desk editor Doug Adams reported on Saturday that Donald Trump’s pick for V.P. “intended to make a stop at a Primanti Bros near Pittsburgh.” Primanti describes itself as “a chain of sandwich shops in the eastern United States” that was founded in 1933.
“[B]ut when they got there, the campaign was told no cams [and] restaurant didn’t want to be part of a ‘campaign event,'” Adams added.
As many as 50 Trump/Vance supporters were inside the restaurant. All of them reportedly canceled their orders and moved the campaign meet & greet to the restaurant’s parking lot.
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JD Vance is all class and kindness even after being refused entry to Primanti Bros in PA where his supporters had been waiting to see him.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) September 28, 2024
The true judge of a man is how he handles adverse situations.pic.twitter.com/5TWNvi9xlT
Vance met with the supporters in the parking lot, shook hands and urged them not to blame Primanti Bros.
“We paid for everybody’s food,” Vance told the crowd. “We gave him a nice tip. And of course, when I gave him a nice tip, I said, ‘No taxes on tips.'” 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.”
Last month Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign event in a Primanti Bros. in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. So, why the double standard?
Primanti Bros. is partnered with Garnett Station Partners. Their portfolio also includes Fat Tuesday, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Checkers.
Primanti Bros. has every right to deny service to conservatives, and conservative have every right to deny service to Primanti Bros.