Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s recent campaign stop at a Pennsylvania restaurant has come under fire after reports surfaced claiming that local patrons were kicked out to make room for “paid actors.” The controversy centers around a visit to Primanti Bros., where Harris and Walz were seen engaging with diners—who some now claim were hired for a staged event.

A video posted to X shows Trump supporters gathered outside the restaurant, expressing their discontent as Harris and Walz arrived. Inside, Harris, Walz, and their spouses were seen conversing with people seated at tables, but social media accounts claim those people were actors brought in after regular customers were shown the door. “Every single customer was kicked out and replaced with actors,” wrote John LeFevre, echoing sentiments that the event was far from authentic.

The allegations gained traction with other conservative figures like Catturd, who labeled the event “fake and staged.” Though the claims remain unverified, the backlash has fueled criticism of the Harris-Walz campaign, with many arguing that the use of actors reflects a deeper issue of lacking genuine support.

Footage from WFAA shows Harris and Walz smiling and chatting with diners, but the accusations have cast a shadow over the event, leading to questions about the authenticity of the interactions. As the story circulates online, it has sparked outrage, with many viewing the alleged tactic as a symbol of a campaign more focused on optics than on genuine engagement with voters.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the authenticity of campaign events and how political narratives are crafted, particularly when organic support may be lacking.