WATCH: JD Vance offers 'nice tip' to Pennsylvania restaurant despite being denied entry

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: JD Vance shared his thoughts after being denied entry into a restaurant near Pittsburgh.

The Republican vice presidential candidate addressed a small group of people and reflected on the incident, while his supporters were waiting inside the restaurant to meet him. 

"We paid for everybody's food, we gave them a nice tip. And of course when I gave him a nice tip I said no taxes on tip. Don't hold it against her, she just got a little nervous, but it is great local business. Let's keep on supporting," Vance said, referring to the manager of the restaurant.

He also reminded people to vote on November 5 or before, "Go vote. Let's go win this thing."

Pennsylvania restaurant stops JD Vance from holding 'campaign event' inside premises

Another clip from inside the restaurant was shared online, in which a woman can be heard saying, “No cameras. We’re not doing an event here. I’ve explained this a bunch of times."

"Folks are welcome to come and have lunch. We’re not having a campaign event here. I have explained this multiple times,” she added, reported CNN.

Internet praises JD Vance for calmly handling restaurant situation

Netizens admired JD Vance's composure after being denied entry into a restaurant. A few called out the Primanti Bros outlet for their unwelcoming behavior. 

A user commented on X (formerly Twitter), "Imagine what the democrat response would be if the roles were reversed? I don’t even have to lay out the details, you all know how it would go."

"Here comes the left saying this is a campaign violation when it’s not," another wrote. 

"The way the media dogged him in the beginning, I was skeptical, but JD Vance proves every time he speaks that he was an excellent choice for VP ❤️🇺🇸," one opined. 

Another chimed in, "JD Vance's class shines through! Refused entry at Primanti Bros, he remained gracious. A true leader's character is revealed in adversity. Trump-Vance 2024: prioritizing America's safety, prosperity, and values."

"This is the most Christlike political moment I've seen in a while. What do you do when a restaurant bans you and won't let you come in. You pay for everyone's meal, give a good tip anyway, honor their request, and ask that people don't hold it against her," a user felt. 

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