This sandwich shop just got caught in a pickle.
Pennsylvania's popular Primanti Brothers are scrambling to avoid blowback after they ousted their running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, who tried to halt his campaign on Saturday.
The Ohio senator initially stopped by the store's entrance Saturday afternoon to campaign, but staff said he was not given advance notice.
The store manager initially declined to campaign, despite dozens of people waiting for a chance to meet the candidate.
After being turned away at the door, Mr. Vance addressed his disappointed and enraged supporters: Videos posted by participants on “X”.
“[The manager] I was just a little surprised because there were so many people and I didn't want my restaurant to be part of the campaign,” Vance said in the parking lot outside the 90-year-old business.
“We went there and paid for everyone's meal and gave them a good tip. And of course, when I give them a good tip, I say, 'There's no tax on tips.' I said,” Vance added.
The Ohio congressman also sought to protect small businesses from the wrath by making it clear that Primanti Brothers remains in a favorable position.
“It's okay, don't be hard on her, she's just a little nervous. But this is a great local business. Keep supporting it. And most importantly, on November 5th, Let's go vote. Let's win this.”
Primanti Brothers then issued a statement allowing Vance and his supporters to meet inside the restaurant and avoid a conservative boycott.
“Our doors are open to all patrons who wish to dine with us,” the statement reads.
“Without prior notice, today's campaign suspension caused a temporary disruption to our staff. However, Sen. Vance and his team were welcomed to our restaurant shortly thereafter, and on-site and on-site. I interacted with the guests.”
The statement was released after videos of angry Vance supporters circulated on the internet.
Video posted to “X” Shows dozens of supporters rushing in Primanti people after being told that Vance and his team would not be allowed on the premises.
Mr. Vance's reception was a far cry from the Primanti Brothers reception for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, when the two stopped by Primanti Brothers in August.
Their visit caused its own controversy.
Patron of Primanti Brothers They claimed they were forced to leave the premises. before Harris and Walz enter.
Patrons claimed they were forced from their bar stools by the Harris-Waltz campaign to bring in select people for a “staged” photo shoot filled with supporters.
Primanti Brothers did not respond to The Post's request for comment.
