Former FBI Director James Comey has attempted to maintain cultural relevance, recently sharing his thoughts on popular advice from a well-known pop-culture figure.
In a video post on his Substack Sunday, Comey revealed he enjoys Swift’s music and admires her gentle approach to handling President Donald Trump.
‘While our elderly makeup-covered president is commenting on Taylor Swift’s appeal and expressing his disdain, what’s she doing?’ Comey inquired.
‘She’s living her best life, creating excellent music, and as she encouraged all of us during the podcast, she’s ignoring people who seek to disturb her peace,’ Comey remarked, referencing the pop star’s recent appearance on the ‘New Heights’ podcast hosted by her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce.
Trump’s latest criticism of Swift occurred earlier this month when he compared her to actress Sydney Sweeney, suggesting that Swift was ‘No Longer Hot’ following her support of Kamala Harris, his 2024 Presidential opponent, last year.
‘She shared an insightful perspective on dealing with internet negativity that resonated with me – regard your energy as if it is a precious commodity,’ Comey expressed in his Sunday video.
Comey is currently under investigation for implying President Donald Trump ‘should be assassinated.’
He uploaded a cryptic picture on his Instagram account back in May which featured an assortment of shells arranged to spell out: ’86 47.’
In a video post made on his Substack Sunday, Comey shared that he listens to Swift’s music and tries to emulate her softer approach to dealing with President Donald Trump
Taylor Swift gave some wise advice during her appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House, Washington, DC, USA, 14 August 2025
US singer Taylor Swift arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025
That specific combination of numbers has been linked to the assassination of Trump and a ‘quiet resistance.’
The number 86 is considered slang for ‘to kill or murder’ within some circles, in an apparent reference to a standard sized grave being eight feet long and six feet deep.
Trump is the 47th president, so some anti-Trump groups use the two numbers together to indicate that Trump should be assassinated.
The former FBI Director’s daughter, Maureen Comey, was fired from her post as a prosecutor in the Manhattan US attorney’s office last month, a move that was announced by Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The former FBI chief channeled Swift in his Sunday video, after the singer noted during her appearance on the New Heights podcast last week to ‘think of your energy as if it’s expensive, as if it’s a luxury item.’
‘Not everyone can afford it. Not everyone has invested in you in order to be able for you have the capital to care about this,’ the ‘Bad-Blood’ singer added.
Brittney Mahomes, wife of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, was one celebrity who reposted the clip of Swift’s advice on Friday morning and wrote, with three applauding emojis: ‘That. Is. The. Day.’
The star WAG duo’s at times rocky friendship appears stronger than ever after the singer’s podcast appearance.
This time last year, the brand new besties appeared to suddenly be at odds after Mahomes endorsed Donald Trump in the upcoming election while Swift, who has a long-running feud with Trump, backed Harris.
Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI chief James Comey, was dismissed from her role as a prosecutor in the Manhattan US attorney’s office
Former FBI Director Comey captioned a May Instagram post with ‘cool shell formation on my beach walk’ under a picture of seashells that appeared to form the shapes for ’86 47′
Swift also announced her new album on the podcast, with her 12th record ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ to be released October 3.
Three-time Super Bowl winner Patrick revealed Wednesday he had an early heads-up that Swift was finally appearing on the show, telling reporters at practice: I knew before y’all did just because they called me after the podcast was done.’
He jokingly corrected himself, adding: ‘They didn’t call me, they called Brittany. I was in the back of the FaceTime.’
Soon enough, Mahomes and Swift will be reunited at Arrowhead Stadium once the Kansas City Chiefs start the new NFL season.
