JD Vance faced another setback in his campaign trail after he was denied entry into a restaurant where he was scheduled to speak. The incident took place at Primanti Bros in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, where a restaurant employee informed the press that cameras were not allowed and that they did not want a “campaign event” happening on the premises.
With the restaurant reportedly full of customers waiting to greet Vance, their food orders were cancelled upon learning of his denied entry. Consequently, Vance had to engage with his supporters in the parking lot outside the establishment, as reported by NBC.
Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, reassured the crowd by stating that they had paid for everyone’s food, left a generous tip, and even joked about not wanting taxes applied to the tip. He encouraged continued support for the local business despite the encountered inconvenience.
This latest incident adds to a series of awkward moments during Vance’s campaign journey. Recently, he faced ridicule online for a supermarket visit in Pennsylvania where he incorrectly claimed that eggs cost $4, only for viewers to spot a price tag showing $2.99 in the background.
Moreover, in Philadelphia, Vance’s attempt at humour while ordering a Philly cheesesteak at Pat’s King of Steaks backfired, leading to criticism. Earlier in Georgia, Vance acknowledged a mishap during a visit to a donut shop where he struggled to engage with an employee who seemed uncomfortable being filmed, resulting in a viral awkward encounter.
Online users have been questioning the competence of Vance’s campaign team following these repeated gaffes, with one commenter dubbing it as the “worst advance team in modern election history.” Despite the challenges, Vance continues to navigate the campaign trail as he seeks support for his political aspirations.