Former FBI Director James Comey published a roughly five-minute video on his Substack on 17 Aug 2025 describing himself as a long-time “Swiftie” and saying Taylor Swift’s music helps him cope with the conduct of former President Donald Trump. Comey, 64, recounted attending a Swift concert in Hartford, Connecticut, 14 years ago and said he regularly listens to songs such as “All Too Well (10-Minute Version)” and “Exile.” He praised the singer for modelling civility, quoting her advice to treat personal energy “as if it’s expensive” when dealing with online trolls and political antagonists. The former bureau chief contrasted Swift’s approach with what he called Trump’s “coarseness and ugliness,” arguing that the former president represents a minority of Americans. Comey urged viewers to stand up to “bullies” without adopting their tactics, adding that Swift’s example has helped him maintain that balance.