Following a highly anticipated event involving singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce, a social media rumor claimed that their wedding led to major road closures in New York City, causing significant disruption and financial impact for residents. This claim has been investigated.
The circulating story alleged that streets in Midtown Manhattan were impassable due to police blocking major roads for the wedding. The report attributed a statement to a “Midtown Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jeb Narroo,” expressing frustration over the closures, and quoted a statement from Swift’s team acknowledging a permit and promising donations. The post concluded that this event would cost New Yorkers millions.
However, a thorough fact-check reveals this claim to be false. While crowds gathered outside the venue, leading to some localized security measures, there is no evidence of widespread road closures in Midtown Manhattan causing city-wide standstill. Furthermore, no credible news sources have reported on such an event or quoted an individual named Jeb Narroo making the alleged statement.
The origin of this false claim has been traced to a parody account on Facebook, which explicitly states in its description that “Nothing on this page is real.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly exchanged vows on July 3rd in a private ceremony held at Madison Square Garden. The venue was indeed secured with enhanced security measures, transforming it into a protected private space for the occasion. Estimates suggest around 1,000 guests were present, marking it as a notable celebrity wedding. Security remained a priority around the venue throughout the subsequent July 4th weekend.
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