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Ohio Rep. at Swift-Kelce Wedding Sparks Debate
6 Jul
Summary
- State Rep. Steve Demetriou attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
- Demetriou's family connection to Travis Kelce fueled his attendance.
- Public backlash targeted Demetriou's father, not the politician.
State Representative Steve Demetriou, serving Ohio's 35th House District, was recently photographed attending the July 3 wedding of popstar Taylor Swift and Cleveland Heights native Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Demetriou's attendance stemmed from his family's adoption of one of Kelce's childhood friends, with whom Demetriou shared a sports background.
The wedding itself featured a Christian Dior Haute Couture design for the couple's attire. Swift's brother, Austin, served as man of honor, while Kelce's brother, Jason, acted as best man. The ceremony was officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler.
Online discussion surrounding Demetriou's presence has intensified, though much of the criticism appears aimed at his father. The elder Demetriou is the executive chair of Amentum, a company that secured a $452.9 billion contract from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March for services at a detention facility in El Paso, Texas. This facility has faced significant scrutiny for mismanagement and poor living conditions.
