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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s upcoming wedding is certainly becoming one for the books, as politicians are even debating giving the couple a gift to ensure their safety.

According to a new report, New York lawmakers had a discussion about funding security for the singer and NFL star’s nuptials, rumored to be happening in the city come July.

While the proposed security funding was eventually pulled from the agenda, it still angered individuals online, with many noting that Taylor Swift and her beau are capable of paying for their own security.

NY Lawmakers Debated Earmarking $250K For Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding

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As Swift and Kelce’s wedding draws near, more information has come to light about the couple’s nuptials, with certain reports confirming it will be held in New York City this summer.

News of such a high-profile event taking place in The Big Apple seemingly prompted NY lawmakers to debate on whether the couple should be offered a hefty taxpayer-funded wedding gift.

According to the New York Post, this discussion was led by State Assembly Democrats on Tuesday, who proposed adding a $250,000 item in the city’s overdue budget to assist with security details on Swift and Kelce’s special day.

The debate also touched on the possibility of using State Troopers to help ensure the couple and their guests’ safety, despite both stars being very wealthy.

An insider told the news outlet that the funding, which would likely cause a political firestorm, was ultimately pulled from the agenda. A source close to the deliberations on the budget also brought up Trump’s feud with the singer, who has been very critical of the president.

As for the New York Governor, Kathy Hochul’s stance on the matter, a rep assured that there will be no money set aside in the $268 billion budget for Swift and Kelce’s upcoming wedding.

The Wedding Gift Debate Didn’t Sit Well With Individuals Online

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When news of the alleged wedding gift debate by NY lawmakers hit the internet, it unsurprisingly left several individuals stunned and annoyed over it being proposed in the first place.

One individual noted, “They can’t manage their budget and are worried about gifting millionaires for their wedding? Man, democrats are coo-coo and ruin everything they touch.”

Another said, “Imagine paying tax and it being used for security at these people’s wedding.”

“Taylor Swift can pay for her own security. Why THE F-CK should TAXPAYERS pay it when most ADULTS can’t even STAND these 2??” a third infuriated netizen asked.

Another person commented, “Taylor Swift is a financially smart person. She’s worth $1.5 billion +/-. She should pay her own bills.”

“Why are we debating a gift for a f-cking celebrity who has enough money. No wonder people are losing their sh-t,” one more individual said about the wedding gift debate.

Taylor Swift Has Reportedly Been Very Concerned About Security At Her Wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce put on a VERY loved-up display at the US Open
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The issue of security has been a major topic since news of Swift and Kelce’s wedding was confirmed, with multiple outlets reporting that the singer is doing everything she can to keep information about her nuptials closely guarded due to safety concerns.

Insiders even claim Swift and Kelce might be doing double wedding ceremonies, with a huge event primarily meant to draw attention away from the more intimate celebration, which should help “reduce the risk of stalkers or troublemakers attempting to track her movements.

“Taylor is extremely aware of the risks that come with this level of fame and exposure, and there is a feeling that a single event simply cannot be protected in the way she would like,” a source told OK! Magazine.

They continued, “The strategy being discussed is to hold one large, highly visible celebration with extensive security, which effectively acts as a decoy, while a second, much smaller ceremony takes place privately.”

The Singer Ditched The Traditional Method Of Sending Out Wedding Invitations

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To further emphasize how seriously Swift is taking security concerns on her wedding day, a source shared with TMZ that the singer has decided to skip sending out “save the dates.”

Instead, she and members of her team have opted to call her celebrity pals directly in an attempt to contain the leak of information about the event.

Swift’s fear is reportedly rooted in the fact that invites sent by mail eventually make their way to the public, exposing sensitive information, such as the wedding venue and dress code.

Despite her opting to call her guests, Swift has not yet divulged the exact wedding location, only letting them know to keep their schedules flexible this summer.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Reportedly Have A Surprising Wedding Gift Request

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While the NY lawmakers were debating gifting the rich couple $250k in taxpayer-funded security, Swift and Kelce reportedly asked that their wedding guests donate to charities instead of giving them luxury items.

An insider who spoke to Rob Shuter’s “Naughty But Nice” Substack claimed that the lovebirds said “they don’t need anything” on their special day as they already have all that they can dream of.

“Between them, they have more than enough,” the insider explained. “So they decided — why not use this moment to help others?”

Swift and Kelce are now said to have curated a list of charities close to their hearts that their guests can donate to ahead of their wedding.

“They’ve chosen causes that truly matter to them,” the insider added. “Guests are being asked to donate instead of buying gifts.”