New York cops reportedly have some “bad blood” over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, with officers allegedly working overtime in extreme heat to help keep details of the event under wraps.
Dozens of police officers, along with construction crews, have reportedly been stationed at the couple’s rumored wedding venue, Madison Square Garden, throughout the week as temperatures climbed during one of the hottest stretches of the year. The decision to hold the event over the Fourth of July weekend has reportedly added to officers’ frustration.
Several officers told The US Sun on Thursday that they are exhausted and overworked after spending long hours standing in the sweltering 100-degree heat.
“Taylor tried to make good with the city by donating to the police fire widows – that was the smartest thing she did. She’s also paying part of the overtime,” officers told the outlet.
While the officers said the heat wave isn’t Swift’s fault, they complained about having to provide their own drinks despite the extreme heat, saying more should have been done to support those working long hours at the event.
open image in gallery“And the thing is, they picked this week. You have FIFA and then you have the 250th, the city is already maxed,” the officers said, claiming that 30 NYPD members were at MSG.
The celebration is reportedly a multi-day event, which seemingly started with a rehearsal dinner Thursday night with celeb attendees including Selena Gomez, Greg Olsen, Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff.
Friday’s reported itinerary includes a cocktail hour, a 5:30 p.m. wedding ceremony and a reception expected to last into the early morning, though there is also speculation the couple may have already exchanged vows privately, according to Page Six.
“We don’t have the personnel to cover everything happening,” officers continued. “That’s why some of us have been working over 24, 30 hours in a row with no breaks.”
open image in galleryMore than 1,000 guests are expected to attend Friday’s wedding festivities as authorities maintain a heavy security presence at the World’s Most Famous Arena for one of the world’s biggest celebrity couples.
The event is being tightly controlled with security and efforts to keep it private. Large curtains have gone up around the arena, cars are entering through the loading bay and roads have been closed near the event.
“It’s a huge inconvenience, not only for us, for everyone here, you can’t get into the Garden, can’t use the entrances, the streets.”
The Independent has contacted the NYPD for comment.