James Comey Makes Bizarre Confession

Former FBI Director James Comey is finding unlikely inspiration as he battles through the chaos of Donald Trump’s presidency—by leaning on the words of Taylor Swift.

In a rambling but heartfelt video posted Sunday, Comey confessed that he has become a devoted “Swiftie,” crediting the pop superstar’s lyrics with helping him cope with what he calls the relentless “bullying” of the 47th president.

“While our elderly, makeup-covered president is ranting online about whether Taylor Swift is still hot, what’s she doing?” Comey asked in a video on his Substack. “Living her best life, producing great music, and reminding us not to give the jerks power over our minds.”

The president has repeatedly attacked Swift ever since she publicly endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024. Just last year, Trump lashed out at the singer in all caps: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT.” Earlier this month, he mocked her appearance and declared she was “no longer hot,” comparing her unfavorably to conservative favorite Sydney Sweeney.

The feud has turned Swift into an unexpected political lightning rod, a cultural figure who embodies the clash between Trump’s America and younger, progressive voters.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has often ridiculed Trump directly on social media, but Comey said Swift’s subtle grace resonates more with him. “I struggle with how to stand up to bullies without becoming one myself,” he admitted. “Taylor taught me to show grace.”

Comey, who Trump fired in 2017 in a move that led to the Mueller investigation, says his connection to Swift runs deep—even if she has no idea who he is.

“I went to my first concert of hers 15 years ago. I’m in a family Swiftie group chat. I know all her music,” he bragged. His favorite tracks? A tie between “All Too Well” and “Exile.”

He recounted a memory from a 2011 show in Hartford, Connecticut: “She sang ‘Mean’ and told us directly that nasty people don’t get to define us. That stuck with me. Nobody should have that kind of power over us.”

Comey’s video arrives at a volatile moment. He is already facing scrutiny from the Justice Department after sparking controversy in May when he arranged seashells on a beach to spell out “8647.” Critics interpreted it as a call to “86” Trump, the 47th president. Comey insisted the message was misunderstood but later deleted the post.

The former FBI chief has also taken personal hits. Just last month, his daughter Maurene—once seen as a rising star in federal prosecution—was fired from the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office by Trump’s Justice Department.

Despite the personal and political pressure, Comey insisted he’s holding on to Swift’s advice: protect your energy. “There are far more decent, honest, kind people in America than there are mean jerks,” he said.

For a man long cast as Trump’s nemesis, that’s as close to optimism as it gets.