Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL athlete Travis Kelce have surprised fans by marrying at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event featured prominent figures, including Adam Sandler as the officiant and a special performance by Paul McCartney.

The wedding, held in a high-profile venue, has drawn criticism from socialist commentators who claim the event exhibited excessive luxury and significantly disrupted the city during a busy holiday weekend. Hasan Piker, a socialist Twitch host, expressed his dissatisfaction with the event during a livestream.

This is a dramatic misuse of public resources. It’s showcasing that no matter how popular a public figure may be, if they are a billionaire, they will act accordingly.

Swift, often supported by the political left, has faced renewed criticism due to the wedding’s grandeur. Socialists have criticized the event for adding to the congestion in Manhattan, with holiday crowds and street closures compounded by the ongoing World Cup games.

Despite the backlash, etiquette experts argue that a wedding invitation is a gift, and guests should not be concerned with the couple’s choices for their special day.

The ceremony, attended by 1,000 guests, remained largely private. Swift wore a Christian Dior dress, and activities included a raffle for extravagant prizes. However, significant street closures around Madison Square Garden affected access to nearby transportation hubs like Penn Station.

Emma Vigeland, a Democratic Socialists of America member and host of the political talk show Majority Report, voiced her disapproval online. Additional criticism came from within democratic circles, including comments from Eric Adams’ spokesperson Fabien Levy, who described the ceremony as excessive.

Even the White House joined the discourse, humorously acknowledging the event by sharing a meme altering Madison Square Garden’s signage to reference political themes.

Ashley J. DiMella, Fox News Digital’s political reporter, covered these developments.