Former FBI Director James Comey took to social media Sunday with a personal and pointed message: he’s a devoted Taylor Swift fan, and her music inspires him to “resist” what he called the divisiveness of President Donald Trump and his political movement.
Comey, who led the FBI during a politically turbulent period and played a central role in the 2016 Clinton email investigation, shared the video in what appeared to be a mix of personal reflection and political commentary. He explained that Swift’s music had been an “emotional anchor” for his family during both difficult and celebratory times.
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“I’m in a family’s Swiftie group chat,” Comey said. “I know all her music, and I listen to it in my headphones when I cut the grass.” He listed “All Too Well” and “Exile” as personal favorites.
Drawing a Contrast Between Swift and Trump
While framed as a lighthearted confession of music taste, Comey’s message quickly turned political. He praised Swift not just as a performer but as a moral example, contrasting her with President Trump—whom Comey has clashed with publicly for years.
“She’s made clear that she sees Donald Trump for what he is,” Comey said. “Last year, she urged Americans not to make the serious mistake of electing him. Of course, we’re now living with the consequences of that mistake.”
Comey criticized Trump’s recent public comments about Swift, referring to them as petty and immature. “While our elderly, makeup-covered president is posting about whether Taylor Swift is still hot and declaring that he can’t stand her, what’s she doing? Living her best life, producing great music… and not giving the jerks power over her mind,” he added.
A Message of “Civility” Undermined by Controversial Post
While James Comey claimed in his video that Americans should resist the urge to “become like Trump and his followers,” his own recent behavior has drawn criticism for contradicting that message.
“I don’t want us to become like Trump and his followers,” Comey said. “There are far more decent, honest, kind people in America than there are mean jerks… I am not an advocate for weakness. Of course, we need to stand up to jerks and defend what matters, but I think we have to try to do that without becoming like them.”
Despite this call for restraint, Comey posted an image on Instagram earlier this year that many interpreted as a veiled threat. The photo featured seashells arranged to spell out the numbers “8647,” a sequence widely understood online as shorthand for “86 47” — urging the assassination of the 47th president, Donald Trump. The post drew sharp criticism from observers across the political spectrum.
Comey has long attempted to cast himself as a figure of institutional integrity, but his central role in both the Clinton email investigation and the Trump-Russia probe continues to generate controversy. His latest public comments — paired with the suggestive social media post — have raised questions about whether his rhetoric aligns with his actions.
Under Investigation
Comey’s latest appearance comes at a time when he is once again under the microscope. In July, the FBI reportedly launched an investigation into both Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan concerning their roles in the now-debunked Trump-Russia collusion narrative that dominated headlines during the early part of Trump’s first term.
Critics insist the investigation was politically motivated and that Comey and Brennan acted within the scope of their official responsibilities. Others argue that top intelligence officials abused their positions to advance an unfounded theory with enormous political implications.
The new probe adds another layer to Comey’s increasingly visible public profile, as he attempts to shape his legacy not just through legal battles, but also through cultural commentary—this time, as a Swiftie.
Final Thoughts
Comey’s message blends pop culture and politics in a way that reflects the ongoing polarization in American life.
Whether the public views his embrace of Swift as a sign of sincerity, opportunism, or just another volley in the culture wars remains to be seen. But even out of office, Comey has no intention of going quiet.
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Oh that is so rich of him…..He is running scared of being Gitmoed
comey is an unpatriotic, biased, lying ASS!