Pop queen Taylor Swift expected to appear at Super Bowl LIII to cheer on the Chiefs and her boyfriend Travis Kelce, raising concerns about ‘credible’ security threat Ta.
At a press conference about how the Department of Homeland Security plans to respond to the blockbuster event in Las Vegas, “Inside Edition” reporter Lisa Guerrero asked Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Swift I asked about.
“Every year there’s tight security at the Super Bowl. But this year, the fans are really excited about Taylor Swift,” Guerrero said during a Q&A on Wednesday.
“There was also very negative backlash to her visibility at the football game,” Guerrero added. “Additional threats, have you seen any credible threats related to Taylor Swift?”
Mayorkas responded that “we don’t see any threat” involving Swift ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
But the DHS secretary said law enforcement is “already on high alert and meeting their responsibilities” when “additional high-profile celebrities are added.”
Mayorkas told Guerrero: “When 330,000 people come to a city for a major sporting event, I have to say it’s very alarming to have 65,000 people in a stadium.” No,” he told Guerrero. exchange previously reported mediaite.
“And when millions of people around the world are watching, our priority is the safety and security of everyone in attendance, and that’s what we’re focused on.”
Far-right figures, including former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, say Swift and Kelsey are not trying to cheat at the Super Bowl to support President Biden in the November 2024 presidential election. I’m guessing.
Ramaswamy’s prediction gained the status of a conspiracy theory after soccer fans took note of Kelsey’s appearance in the Pfizer vaccine campaign. According to Mike Crispi, a podcast host who supports Donald Trump, this is a ploy carried out by bigwigs “all to spread Democratic propaganda.”
Swift is scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas just before kickoff after playing the latest leg of her “Ellas Tour” in Japan.
The Swifties have learned that after their final show at Japan’s capital, Tokyo Dome, their icon will board a private jet and fly 12 hours across the Pacific Ocean to watch the big show. There is.
A similar trip around the world could cost enthusiasts six figures, according to an analysis by Bloomberg News.
Considering tickets for both the “Eras Tour” and the Super Bowl. Flights to and from Japan, Las Vegas, and destinations. Including hotels and meals, the entire whirlwind trip can cost as much as $119,000.
The total is twice the annual salary of the average American worker, but that doesn’t take into account additional costs such as food and ground transportation.
According to Bloomberg, those looking to make a little extra money could do so for about $7,800.
Tickets for Swift’s concert in Tokyo sell for between $231 and $7,300 on the secondary market, while the cheapest Super Bowl seats sell for about $5,008.
Meanwhile, the Las Vegas nightlife scene is reportedly stepping up its offerings as Swift is expected to be in town.
The Four Seasons Hotel in Sin City, for example, added a Swift-themed cocktail to its Super Bowl lineup: the Lavender Haze, named after a song from Swift’s album Midnight.
Silverton Casino Lodge is offering an “87/89 Big Game Package” that includes a “Go Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend” T-shirt and 13 red roses named after Swift’s favorite number. .
Las Vegas visitors can also take part in Swift-themed bets, including prop bets on the STN sports team at Station Casino. “Can Travis Kelce win a bigger audience than Pop Girlfriend’s platinum album total of 10 with her championship girlfriend game?”
