Overview

• On Aug. 17, Comey posted a five-minute Substack video declaring himself a “Swiftie,” citing family group chats, past concerts and favorite songs like “All Too Well” to explain how Taylor Swift’s music bolsters his resistance to President Trump.
• He contrasted Swift’s approach to handling “bullies” with what he called the “coarseness and ugliness” of Trump and his followers, urging Americans to stand up without adopting hostile tactics.
• The clip quickly went viral across X, TikTok and other platforms, drawing labels such as “cringe” and sparking speculation that the footage was AI-generated.
• Conservative commentators seized on the moment to link the video to Comey’s earlier “8647” seashell post and ongoing Secret Service and DOJ scrutiny, using it to reinforce existing partisan narratives.
• Despite its widespread reach and media attention, officials confirm the video has not prompted any new investigations, instead fueling debate over Comey’s use of public platforms.