### Pittsburgh Restaurant Rejects VP Candidate JD Vance, Sparks Backlash

A Pittsburgh restaurant barred Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance from entering during a planned visit, leading Vance to address his supporters in the venue's parking lot instead. The incident unfolded on Saturday evening when Vance arrived at Primanti Bros in North Versailles, Pennsylvania. A restaurant employee informed Vance and accompanying press members that they would not be allowed inside.

Supporters, who had gathered inside anticipating Vance's arrival, expressed their dissatisfaction by canceling their orders and vacating the premises. Videos circulated on social media showcased Vance speaking to his supporters outside the restaurant. Vance addressed the situation with a conciliatory tone, urging attendees not to hold the incident against the restaurant. He emphasized the importance of voting in the upcoming election.

Prominent Trump supporters on social media voiced their discontent with the restaurant's action, with one account calling for a boycott under the hashtag "GO WOKE GO BROKE." The post revealed that many of Vance’s supporters paid for their drinks but decided to cancel their food orders en masse before leaving the establishment.

The restaurant, seeking to clarify the situation, issued a statement on its Facebook page. They asserted that the refusal stemmed from a misunderstanding and confusion among the staff due to the unexpected campaign stop and the arrival of the secret service. The statement stressed that Primanti Bros has a long history of welcoming patrons from across the political spectrum and that the brief confusion was quickly resolved, allowing Vance to engage with guests inside the restaurant and on the property.

While some social media users applauded the restaurant's initial decision, reflecting a divide in public opinion, Vance’s campaign continues to grapple with various controversies. These incidents range from awkward public interactions to controversial statements. Vance has been a polarizing figure, consistently experiencing negative net approval ratings in polls following his nomination as Trump’s running mate.