US EditionEx-FBI Director Comey Says Taylor Swift Is the Role Model Democrats Need to Confront Trump
James Comey posted a five-minute video on Substack linking Taylor Swift's music to coping with political division and criticizing Donald Trump, sparking widespread social media reactions.
- Former FBI Director James Comey posted a five-minute video on August 17, 2025, expressing admiration for Taylor Swift and mixing political commentary.
- Comey made this video amid ongoing tensions with President Trump, whom he was fired by in 2017 and has frequently criticized since.
- In the video, Comey highlighted Swift's anti-bullying message, describing her as an inspirational public figure who helped his family cope with adversity.
- Comey referenced a line from Taylor Swift's 2010 song "Mean," encouraging people to break free from the negative influence of bullies rather than adopting their behavior.
- The video sparked ridicule from conservatives and MAGA figures but suggested Democrats might learn from Swift's approach to political division and criticism.
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Conservative News DailyEx-FBI Director James Comey fangirls over Taylor Swift in bizarre video
Former FBI Director James Comey raised eyebrows over the weekend after he posted a lengthy video on his Substack, in which he mixed political commentary with his admiration for pop superstar Taylor Swift. Wearing a suit and tie, Comey began his remarks about his recent bout with COVID-19 before turning to politics: “Donald Trump is still president and still humiliating America on a national stage … It’s like a dream, a bad dream you can’t wake u…
James Comey declares he's a Taylor Swift fanboy in 'bizarre' anti-Trump video
Not only is former FBI Director James B. Comey a big fan of Taylor Swift, but he says the pop phenom known for her autobiographical songs has the right idea when it comes to the Trump administration.
Former FBI Director James Comey confesses he's a Swiftie - and MAGA are furious
Former FBI Director James Comey posted a video on his Substack where he declared he's a fan of Taylor Swift, and went on to share his favourite songs of her and praised the pop star for how she has "“made clear that she sees Donald Trump for what he is". The 64-year-old was fired by Trump back in 2017. MAGA figures have been reacting to the video.
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