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

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance was denied entry even though his supporters were waiting inside the restaurant to meet him
PUBLISHED SEP 28, 2024
JD Vance advised his supporters not to hold any grudge against the Pennsylvania restaurant (Getty Images)
JD Vance advised his supporters not to hold any grudge against the Pennsylvania restaurant (Getty Images)

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. 

DELAWARE, OH - APRIL 23: J.D. Vance, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio, arrives onstage
JD Vance was praised for his mature response amid entry refusal in a restaurant (Getty Images)

"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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