A NYPD officer was spotted holding a folder labeled “Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding” outside Madison Square Garden. A New York congresswoman, Nicole Malliotakis, argued that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce should reimburse the city for the police and security resources used during the alleged wedding events. For those unversed, Swift and Kelce are said to be hosting a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden from July 2 through the early hours of July 4. According to multiple reports, the festivities are expected to include several events with a star-studded guest list.
Critics question the public burden of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding security
Local congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis criticized Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for the extensive use of NYPD for their wedding. According to NBC New York, an NYPD officer was photographed holding a folder bearing the celebrity couple’s names. The folder also had the word “wedding” printed on it. The incident allegedly took place on July 2, the same day Swift and Kelce were widely reported to have hosted an intimate rehearsal dinner at Madison Square Garden.
However, the outlet said that city officials and the NYPD declined to comment on the matter. It also noted that it remains unclear whether the folder actually contained wedding-related information or merely served as a cover.
Meanwhile, Malliotakis criticized the singer and the NFL star over the alleged use of NYPD resources surrounding the event. In a Facebook post, she argued that the couple should reimburse the department for those costs.
Malliotakis wrote, “Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce should reimburse NYPD for the 130 officers needed per day to keep their multi-million dollar, thousand-person wedding at MSG safe. Our officers are already working overtime for 4th of July festivities. NYC taxpayers should NOT be on the hook.”
Furthermore, Malliotakis was not the only public figure to criticize Swift. Former NYPD officer Sal Lifrieri also criticized the alleged timing of the event and the choice of venue. Lifrieri said, “City resources are pushed to the limit as it is. I don’t think they’re recognizing the potential impact that they’re going to have.”
He further added, “The amount of officers and first-response capability is really stretched. These guys are working 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week.”
He further stated, “On a weekend, that’s ridiculous. I think it’s incredibly selfish and self-serving” (via The U.S. Sun).
