JD Vance not allowed in Pittsburgh restaurant where Harris campaign held an event - WATCH

Republican vice presidential candidate, Senator JD Vance, was apparently kicked out of a restaurant while his supporters waited inside for him to address them. In a video going viral on social media, Vance, who was in Pittsburgh, was denied entry to theiconic Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar where the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign recentlyhosted a gathering.

The Ohio senator was initially stopped at the doors Saturday (Sep 28) afternoon while attempting to make a campaign stop, a report in NY Post claimed. The staff of the shop said they were not given any advanced notice about his visit.

One of the restaurant patrons said customers paid for their drinks andcancelled their orders once learning that Vance was not allowed to step inside.

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Despite beingdenied entry, Vance took the rejection graciously and addressed the crowd of supporters gathered outside the establishment.

"We paid for everybody’s food, we gave them a nice tip and, of course, when I gave a nice tip, I said no taxes on tips," Vance said, referring to a Trump proposal.

"It’s all right, don’t hold it against [the worker]. She just got a little nervous, but it’s a great local business. Let’s keep on supporting it."

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Restaurant issues statement

After the controversy snowballed,Primanti Brothers issued a statement and said they had allowed Vance and his supporters to meet inside the restaurant after the initial kerfuffle.

“Without any advance notice, today’s campaign stop caused some momentary confusion for our staff. However, Senator Vance and his team were welcomed into our restaurant shortly after and engaged with our guests inside and on the property," read the statement.

Vance is currently on a campaign trail across the country as he squares up against Harris's VP pick, Tim Walz, in the November election.

(With inputs from agencies)