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Pop star Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to an announcement from the singer’s publicist on Friday.
The wedding quickly became an online topic after the ceremony outside the iconic venue was followed by a social media post from the White House that appeared to parody the newlyweds’ announcement. The post came as US President Donald Trump prepared to deliver a speech marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
According to a statement from Swift’s publicist, headlined “Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married!”, comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony. Swift’s brother Austin Swift served as “best man,” while Kelce’s brother and former football player Jason Kelce was best man, Reuters reported.
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The message on display at Madison Square Garden was ‘JUST&T MARRIED!’, celebrating the couple’s wedding.
The White House released a parody image referencing the wedding in response to a ceremonial display with the message “TRUMP IS YOUR PRESIDENT.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first met when Kelce attended one of Swift’s Eras concerts at Arrowhead Stadium in July 2023, where he attempted to meet her backstage.
The wedding ceremony of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce was performed by comedian Adam Sandler.
Taylor Swift’s wedding attire was designed by Jonathan Anderson, marking his debut in fashion for celebrity weddings, and was accessorized with Cartier jewels.
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“JUST&T GOT MARRIED!” Lights up Madison Square Garden
After the wedding, giant screens outside the Manhattan venue flashed the message “JUST&T WANTED!”
The announcement appeared to combine Taylor and Travis’ first initials into a stylized wedding message celebrating the couple’s nuptials.
Images and videos of the display have been widely shared on social media, prompting reactions from fans around the world.
The White House shares a Trump-themed parody
Soon after the wedding display appeared outside Madison Square Garden, the White House shared an AI-generated image that appeared to mock the announcement.
The post, captioned “happened,” showed glowing pink screens with the message “TRUMP IS YOUR PRESIDENT.”
The image reflected the style of “JUST&T MARRIED!” display shown after Swift and Kelce’s wedding, replacing the ceremonial message with a single reference to President Donald Trump.
The post quickly gained attention online, with many users noting its resemblance to the original wedding display.
Trump and Taylor Swift’s Public Feud
The exchange is the latest chapter in a long-running public feud between Donald Trump and Taylor Swift.
Trump’s criticism of the singer dates back two years, after Swift endorsed former US Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
At the time, Trump wrote in all caps on Truth Social: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” without further explanation.
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Just a day before the wedding, the White House also shared a picture of Trump alongside several former US presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, with the words “America’s Eras Tour”.
The graphic appeared to reference Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour by using colors and design similar to the singer’s concert poster.
A relationship that captivated fans around the world
Swift and Kelce’s relationship has attracted worldwide attention since they started dating in 2023, after the NFL star attended one of the singer’s Eras Tour concerts at the Kansas City Chiefs stadium.
The romance was closely followed by Swift’s worldwide fan base, popularly known as Swifties, and often dominated entertainment and sports headlines.
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Taylor Swift is one of the world’s most successful recording artists, with songs like ‘Love Story’, ‘Blank Space’ and ‘Welcome to New York’ topping the charts. She won 14 Grammy Awards and became a billionaire after her record-breaking worldwide concert tour.
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is one of the most respected players in the National Football League. The Kansas City Chiefs have won three Super Bowls alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes and co-host the sports and pop culture podcast “New Heights.”
