Mamdani gives surprising nod to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding while discussing NYC events

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani candidly mentioned the highly anticipated upcoming wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce while discussing major events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place in the city.

Though details of the pop icon and football star’s wedding have not been shared publicly, some reports have claimed that the couple will say “I do” in the Big Apple. 

Zohran Mamdani references Taylor Swift wedding in NYC

During a press conference on Monday, June 15, the politician said, “I am fully confident in the work of the NYPD, as well as our state partners, in delivering that safe experience.”

“We are the biggest city in the country. We are used to big events, and we are incredibly excited for this one. We know it coincides with the Knicks’ [NBA] Finals run,” he stated, before adding, “We know it coincides with July 4, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding, all happening at the same time, and we are so excited to welcome the world here.”

Mamdani also highlighted major sporting events, the New York Knicks vs the San Antonio Spurs game in Texas and the Brazil vs Morocco World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, that took place over the weekend.

“One of the beautiful things about Saturday was you walked around the city, you saw people in Brazil jerseys, you saw people in Morocco jerseys, you saw people in Knicks jerseys. It feels like a city that is coming to life,” he noted.

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During the conference, the 34-year-old was also asked whether he would be attending the Swift-Kelce wedding.

“No and no. I wish them a lovely wedding. I’ll listen to ‘Only the Young’ at home on my own,” Mamdani replied.

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This comes after multiple reports claimed that the Grammy winner and her longtime beau will tie the knot at Madison Square Garden over the July 3 weekend.

It has also been reported that more than 1,000 people have received invitations to the wedding. However, the invitations were reportedly sent via text message to help conceal details of the event.

Besides, not only the New York City Police Department (NYPD) but also private security companies will reportedly be responsible for wedding security.

According to an insider who reportedly shared last year, Swift and Kelce’s big day “will definitely be a private affair and not a spectacle. They both have a close circle of friends, and they’ll respect their privacy.”