James Comey, once FBI chief, has traded his badge for Taylor Swift’s beats, proudly calling himself a “Swiftie” in a bizarre social media stunt.
Breitbart reported that the former director posted a video Sunday, gushing about Swift’s music and its role in his family’s life, while taking pointed jabs at President Donald Trump.
Comey’s pivot from law enforcement to pop fandom raises eyebrows, especially given his ongoing scrutiny in a federal probe. His newfound Swiftie status seems less about music and more about political posturing.
In the video, Comey admits to jamming to Swift’s “All Too Well” and “Exile” while mowing his lawn, claiming her songs inspire resistance against “bullies.”
He credits Swift’s music with guiding his family through highs and lows, a sentimental touch that feels oddly timed. This public embrace of pop culture reeks of a calculated move to align with progressive darling Swift.
“I’m in a family’s Swiftie group chat,” Comey declared, boasting his familiarity with Swift’s catalog. This confession might charm fans, but it rings hollow when paired with his anti-Trump rhetoric.
It’s hard to see this as anything but a retired bureaucrat grasping for cultural relevance.
Comey’s video leans heavily on Swift’s public disdain for Trump, noting her call last year to block his election. He praises her for “living her best life” while dismissing Trump’s social media barbs about her looks and likability.
The irony of a former FBI director cheerleading a pop star’s political stance is thicker than Swift’s discography. “She’s made clear that she sees Donald Trump for what he is,” Comey said, echoing Swift’s podcast advice to ignore “jerks.”
His selective outrage conveniently sidesteps the complexity of political leadership, reducing it to playground taunts. This Swiftie sermon feels like a lecture from a man desperate to stay in the spotlight.
Comey insists Swift’s music has been a family staple for years, a unifying force through tough times. Yet this wholesome anecdote clashes with his broader agenda of vilifying Trump. It’s a curious flex for a man under investigation for his controversial actions.
The FBI’s probe into Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan centers on their roles in the Trump-Russia collusion saga.
This inconvenient fact undercuts his moral high ground, making his Swiftie declaration seem like a distraction. A lawnmower playlist doesn’t erase questions about his past decisions.
“There are far more decent, honest, kind people in America than there are mean jerks,” Comey proclaimed. His rosy view of America’s moral landscape is selective, ignoring the millions he labels as “jerks” for supporting Trump. It’s a classic elitist dodge—preach unity while demonizing dissenters.
Trump, never one to shy from a feud, has taken to social media to mock Swift’s appearance and express his dislike.
Comey seizes on these posts to paint Trump as petty, contrasting him with Swift’s supposed grace. This narrative conveniently ignores Trump’s broader policy record, focusing instead on personal spats.
Swift, for her part, urged fans not to let “jerks” control their minds, a mantra Comey eagerly adopts. Her influence as a cultural juggernaut is undeniable, but Comey’s reliance on her words feels like pandering to a younger, progressive crowd. It’s a strange look for a 64-year-old former lawman.
“I am not an advocate for weakness,” Comey insisted, framing his Swiftie stance as principled resistance. Yet his fixation on Trump’s social media jabs suggests a preoccupation with optics over substance. Standing up to “bullies” is noble, but cherry-picking pop star quotes cheapens the fight.
Comey’s video isn’t just about music—it’s a deliberate jab at Trump’s base, cloaked in Swiftie fandom. By aligning with Swift’s anti-Trump rhetoric, he’s signaling to the progressive crowd while dodging accountability for his controversies. It’s a slick move, but not a subtle one.
“I don’t want us to become like Trump and his followers,” Comey warned, implying a moral superiority that grates on conservative sensibilities.
His attempt to distance himself from “jerks” while embracing Swift’s activism reveals a double standard—condemning one side’s behavior while excusing his own. The hypocrisy is as loud as a stadium concert.
