Comey’s Public Taylor Swift Obsession Highlights Trump Derangement Syndrome
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The left’s infatuation with pop culture just hit a bizarre new low. On Sunday, disgraced former FBI Director James Comey (D) openly admitted that he turns to pop superstar Taylor Swift for emotional support and guidance when dealing with his ongoing, very public vendetta against President Donald Trump (R). Instead of showing resolve or statesmanship, the one-time head of America’s premier law enforcement agency is now taking life lessons from a twenty-something pop singer famous for breakup anthems.
Comey, who was fired by President Trump back in 2017 for his mishandling of key investigations, confessed during a five-minute video posted to his Substack that Swift’s music and attitude help him endure what he characterizes as the “coarseness” and “ugliness” of Republican politics. He openly praised Swift for her “calm and empowering approach” to criticism, contrasting this with what he calls Trump’s “all-caps megalomania.” According to news reports, Comey even credits Swift as the “soundtrack” of his family’s life and urged his liberal fanbase to look to her for comfort when faced with what he deems “nastiness” from Trump supporters.
Instead of examining his own record or considering the clear evidence of Trump’s continued public support, Comey claims that the Republican base is defined by a small, angry minority and blames President Trump for personally humiliating America. The former FBI Director even admitted he draws inspiration from Swift’s advice that energy is “expensive” when dealing with trolls online, and tries to use this as a “coping mechanism.” If this is the current left-wing strategy for political opposition, conservatives should take note: the adults have left the building.
“I try to remember Taylor’s words, to keep my energy expensive when people are nasty online or in the press,” Comey said during his online address, highlighting his unusual reliance on pop culture in these divisive times.
For the millions of hardworking Americans who have watched as the mainstream media and Democrat establishment have tried—repeatedly and unsuccessfully—to paint Trump as some cartoon villain, Comey’s statements only reinforce how detached liberal elites are from reality. President Trump, despite years of unprecedented attacks, was re-elected in 2024 and continues to restore America’s foundational values, while the opposition clings to celebrity worship as their guiding force.
Comey’s Swift Fandom: Political Antagonism or Leftwing Therapy?
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James Comey’s revelation goes further than personal taste; it exposes a peculiar therapy culture among top liberal operatives and their media enablers. Comey, once entrusted with matters of national security, now openly admits to attending Taylor Swift concerts, joining family “Swiftie” group chats, and using song lyrics like “why you gotta be so mean?” as moral touchstones for public life. In his own words, he uses Swift’s methods for dealing with “internet trolls” as a blueprint for how to navigate what he calls the “nastiness” of American politics.
While Democrats have always had a love affair with Hollywood and pop stars, it’s hard to ignore the desperation in Comey’s latest public outpouring. What used to be called courage under fire is now reframed as “coping mechanisms” from pop lyrics—another indication of the stark difference between conservative backbone and liberal fragility.
As reported by Newsmax, Comey directly tied his use of Swift’s philosophy to resisting what he sees as bullying by Trump and his supporters. Instead of debating policy or standing on record, Comey reduced his entire political opposition to “trolls” and “mean people,” then used a pop star’s advice to handle stress from online interactions. This isn’t just out of touch—it’s a caricature of leftwing political sentiment in 2025.
As Comey lamented in his post, “There are far more decent, honest, kind people in America than those supporting [Trump].”
The spectacle doesn’t end there. Comey also mocked President Trump as “our elderly makeup-covered president” and referenced Trump’s teasing of Swift, such as declaring the singer is “no longer hot”—as if gossip and personal digs are meaningful critiques of the most effective, pro-America president in generations.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration keeps racking up wins for working families. Under President Trump’s renewed leadership, inflation has been dramatically curbed, border security tightened, and America’s energy sector reinvigorated—a record the legacy media and Democrat bureaucrats would rather ignore than discuss honestly.
In the liberal bubble, however, personal attacks are disguised as intellectual resistance. Comey criticizes the Republican Party’s “stunning coarseness and ugliness,” but such attacks only reveal the lack of substance in their opposition. Their worldview appears to be held together by hashtags and pop tunes, rather than real ideas or patriotism.
Liberal Elites and Pop Culture: Escapism in the Age of Trump
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This is far from the first time Democrats have substituted pop culture for critical thought or actual policy. Since Donald Trump’s 2016 rise, left-leaning celebrities and their followers have openly used music, late-night TV, and viral social media campaigns as emotional security blankets. But the Comey episode marks a turning point—when the supposed guardians of law and order admit to finding strength in pop lyrics, the political divide couldn’t be clearer.
The gap between flyover America and the establishment elite has widened to a chasm. While the Trump administration focuses on securing our borders, bringing manufacturing jobs back, and prioritizing American families, liberal icons offer therapy playlists for when democracy doesn’t go their way. As political theater, it might be entertaining. As a guide for leadership or policy, it’s disastrous—and it shows just how unserious the Trump resistance movement has become.
“It’s telling that Comey draws more inspiration from Taylor Swift than the Constitution or the American people,” remarked a conservative commentator, reflecting the sentiment of many grassroots voters in 2025.
For context, Comey’s tenure as FBI director was marked by questionable decisions, including mishandling of both the Clinton email probe and the now-debunked Russian collusion hoax. His firing by President Trump was not only justified—it’s widely seen in hindsight as necessary for restoring public trust in America’s justice system. As recent polls show, most Americans now view Comey’s legacy as one of politicized blunders rather than principled stewardship.
With Trump’s decisive 2024 re-election and America’s ongoing recovery from progressive mismanagement, it’s no wonder that figures like Comey are grasping for emotional lifeboats. Taylor Swift may dominate pop charts, but it’s Trump’s vision—and conservative resolve—that are leading this country back to greatness.
The new era is defined by action, not pop therapy. While leftist elites swap song lyrics in their digital echo chambers, Trump and his supporters keep working for the forgotten men and women of America. Now more than ever, the contrast between substance and spectacle couldn’t be sharper—or more decisive for America’s future.