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Swift/Kelce Wedding Security Sparks Taxpayer Debate
3 Jul
Summary
- Congresswoman questioned who would pay for celebrity wedding security.
- Fans cited the couple's $26 million donation to 20 charities.
- A nonprofit thanked the couple for supporting first responders' families.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis voiced concerns regarding the potential taxpayer burden for the extensive security required for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent wedding. She publicly questioned whether the couple should reimburse the NYPD for the estimated 130 officers needed daily for the event. Malliotakis highlighted that officers were already working overtime for other city events and that New York City taxpayers should not bear this additional cost.
Fans of Swift and Kelce swiftly responded to the Congresswoman's remarks on social media. Many defended the couple, referencing their recent $26 million donation distributed across 20 different charitable organizations. Notably, the N.Y. Police and Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, known as Answer the Call, publicly thanked Swift and Kelce for their significant contribution. The nonprofit stated the donation would ensure continued financial assistance for the families of New York City's fallen first responders.
