Why J.D. Vance’s efforts to blame staff for 'bizarre' bakery visit fall flat: analysis

Having drawn so much scathing criticism since being chosen as Donald Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) has been trying to soften his image by visiting small businesses on the campaign trail — including a bakery in Georgia.

But the visit did not go well. When Vance, accompanied by U.S. Secret Service agents, entered the business, one of the employees said she did not want to be on camera.

Vance later told NBC News, "I just felt terrible for that woman. We walked in, and there's 20 Secret Service agents.