Primanti Bros. did not close 10 locations after a fallout over Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s visit, contrary to claims made on social media. The claim originated on a satirical website and there is no evidence to support it. The controversy stemmed from Vance’s unexpected visit to a Primanti Bros. restaurant in Pennsylvania, where conflicting reports emerged from GOP officials and the restaurant itself about the incident. The claim is an example of “stolen satire,” where satirical content is reposted as legitimate news, leading to misinformation. USA TODAY has debunked various claims involving Vance in the past. Primanti Bros. has not made any announcements about closing locations and there are no credible news reports confirming such closures. Both Primanti Bros. and users who shared the post were contacted for comment but did not respond immediately. Check Your Fact also debunked the claim. It is important to be cautious of false information circulating on social media and to verify information from credible sources before sharing.
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