Claims are swirling that a Pennsylvania restaurant cleared out local customers to accommodate “paid actors” during a campaign stop for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The alleged incident took place at a Primanti Bros. restaurant where Harris, Walz, and their spouses stopped for a photo op, drawing backlash online.
A video posted to X shows Trump supporters outside the restaurant, while inside, Harris and her team were filmed talking to customers seated at tables. However, multiple social media accounts claim that the “customers” in the footage were actually actors brought in after real patrons were removed. “Every single customer was kicked out and replaced with actors,” wrote John LeFevre on X.
The allegations have ignited a firestorm among conservative commentators, with Catturd bluntly stating, “It’s all fake and staged.” Although the claims have not been officially verified, the social media uproar reflects growing distrust in political campaigns and their efforts to stage managed events.
News footage from WFAA captured the moment Harris and Walz entered the restaurant, seemingly engaging in casual conversation with people inside. But the swirling accusations that the event was pre-arranged with actors have overshadowed the campaign’s message, raising doubts about the authenticity of the support showcased in the video.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with many arguing that the alleged tactic reflects a lack of genuine enthusiasm for the Harris-Walz ticket. Whether the accusations hold true or not, they have added to the narrative of a campaign struggling to project grassroots support.
