James Comey’s bizarre Taylor Swift confession video goes viral

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Former FBI Director James Comey confessed in a strange video Sunday that Taylor Swift has been his family’s soundtrack — and a source of life advice on handling bullies.

He also took swipes at President Donald Trump while bragging about a family “Swiftie” group chat and talking about how he blasts “Tay Tay” while mowing the lawn.

Comey opened by accusing Trump of humiliating America alongside Vladimir Putin, calling it “a bad dream you can’t wake up from.”

Comey said he’s been to two Swift concerts and even helped relatives afford tickets.

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Taylor Swift and former FBI Director James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey opened up in a video on Aug. 17, 2025, about being a “Swiftie,” while also taking digs at President Donald Trump, adding that he used the pop star’s lyrics to learn how to deal with bullies. (Getty ; James Comey on Substack)

“I’m in a family’s Switie group chat. I know all her music and I listen to it in my headphones when I cut the grass,” Comey said.

His favorites? The 10-minute “All Too Well” and “Exile” with Bon Iver.

“Taylor Swift has grown up with my family and provided us a soundtrack, really, as we’ve grown ourselves and learned and adapted and dealt with adversity and celebration,” he said, adding that millions of families likely feel the same.

Comey explained that at every stage of Swift’s career, she has shown a way that resonated with kids, which also felt right to him as a parent, and she has continued to do that even as an adult artist.

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American lawyer and former FBI Director James Comey confessed on social media on Aug. 17, 2025, that he is a “Swiftie.” (Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty Images)

Comey said Swift’s example helps him resist “bullies” without becoming like them. He contrasted that with satirical posts mocking Trump, which he called funny but also troubling.

“But I gotta be honest, it also leaves me with a strange feeling at times, because I don’t want us to become like Trump and his followers,” he continued. “There are far more decent, honest, kind people in America than there are mean jerks. And don’t get me wrong, we have our jerks, millions of them.”

He accused the GOP of “stunning coarseness,” while saying it’s a minority view in America.

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Taylor Swift looked to the audience in her black “Reputation Era” jumpsuit, following her announcement the Eras Tour will end in December 2024. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

“I am not an advocate for weakness. Of course, we need to stand up to jerks and defend what matters, but I think we have to try to do that without becoming like them, which is what makes me think about Taylor Swift,” he said. “She’s made clear that she sees Donald Trump for what he is. Last year, she urged Americans not to make the serious mistake of electing him.

“Of course, we’re now living with the consequences of that mistake. But while our elderly makeup-covered president is posting about whether Taylor Swift is still hot and declaring that he can’t stand her, what’s she doing? Living her best life, producing great music and, as she urged all of us to do during the podcast, not giving the jerks power over her mind,” Comey continued.

He cited Swift’s advice to treat personal energy “like a luxury item” and linked it to research showing rudeness makes people less happy.

COMEY CLAIMS HE HAD NO ‘DARK INTENTION’ WITH ’86 47′ SEASHELL POST, ISN’T SCARED OF TRUMP

Taylor Swift performs as part of the “Eras Tour” at the Tokyo Dome, on Feb. 7, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)

“We can’t stop people from being jerks. What we can do is stop it from hurting us, from changing us,” he added.

He then talked about the second time he saw Swift in concert, 14 years ago in Hartford, Connecticut.

During the concert, he said, Swift sang a song, asking nasty people, “why you gotta be so mean.”

“I bet you got pushed around. Somebody made you cold. But the cycle ends right now, because you can’t leave me down that road,” Comey said, reciting Swift’s lyrics for ‘Mean.’ “You’ll be glad I didn’t sing that. That’s right, because down that road of unhappiness, nobody should have that power over us.”

The video went viral, with one user calling it “the creepiest video in the history of social media” and another writing, “It’s truly mind-blowing this man served as FBI director.”

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Comey has a history of provocative posts, including an “86 47” seashell photo that drew backlash and a “Vote Harris” shell he shared last year.

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

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Jung Hoo Lee’s 18-game hit streak has helped ignite SF Giants’ offense

Giants right fielder Jung Hoo Lee collects his fourth hit of the game Monday against the Washington Nationals at Oracle Park.

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In a different era, Jung Hoo Lee’s numbers would have the baseball world’s full attention.

Most notably, his batting average — a statistic that has lost some of its historic luster with the introduction of advanced metrics that can explain more thoroughly a player’s impact at the plate on his team’s run-scoring.

Nevertheless, through Wednesday Lee was batting .338 for the San Francisco Giants, the second-highest average in baseball behind Miami’s Otto Lopez. Lee’s MLB-leading 18-game hitting streak dating to May 14 — interrupted by an eight-game absence due to a back strain — against the Los Angeles Dodgers pushed that average from .265 at the streak’s start.

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Lee is the first Giant since Angel Pagan in 2016 to keep a hitting streak alive at least 18 games; Pagan’s lasted 19. It’s a streak so impressive and timely that Lee could hit his way into All-Star consideration.

“I just notice Jung Hoo’s comfortability in his own skin,” manager Tony Vitello said.

Giants right fielder Jung Hoo Lee rounds second base against the Washington Nationals on Monday at Oracle Park.

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That simple statistic is enough to explain Lee’s impact on the Giants offense, which leads the league in some evaluative stats since Lee’s hitting streak began last month. Over 26 games since May 14 the Giants lead with 133 weighted runs created-plus (where 100 wRC+ is the average), .839 OPS, .362 weighted on-base average and, yes, a .284 average. They’re scoring over 5.5 runs per game in that span, good for third in MLB. And their strikeout rate also dropped to 19.5%, albeit while carrying a league-low 6.8% walk rate.

The Giants’ Bryce Eldridge is hugged by Luis Arraez (1) after the rookie designated hitter hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning Wednesday to defeat the Washington Nationals 11-10 at Oracle Park. The home run capped a rally from a 9-1 deficit.

Shortstop prospect Jhonny Level was recently promoted to High-A Eugene after a strong start at Class A San Jose, where he hit .325 with 10 home runs in 44 games.

In a lot of ways, the offense has been following Lee’s lead: They’re staying aggressive, generating plenty of contact and making it count. Few walks, few strikeouts, but lots of pressure on opposing pitchers and defenses, creating opportunities.

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That’s Lee’s game, as the Giants banked on when they signed him for $113 million over six years out of the Korea Baseball Organization in 2024.

“I think the feel is there. I’ve been swinging aggressively on strikes,” Lee said with Giants translator Justin Han interpreting on Monday, after one of his four games with four or more hits during this streak. “The timing and balance are there at the same time. I’m getting good results out of what I’m doing right now.”

Giants right fielder Jung Hoo Lee gestures to teammates Tuesday after hitting a single against the Washington Nationals at Oracle Park.

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Lee has been an offensive engine, but other Giants are heating up alongside him. Matt Chapman had a four-hit, two-home run game in their unlikely comeback win on Wednesday, and over his past 26 games (since May 14), he ’s batting .319 with five home runs, nine doubles and 23 RBIs. Bryce Eldridge, Wednesday’s hero for his walk-off grand slam, is along for the ride, batting .397 with a 1.175 OPS in the 17 games he’s played since becoming a regular.

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Lee’s hot hitting is a driver for this team-wide offensive success. He and Luis Arraez — who has maintained a high batting average all season and sits fourth in baseball with a .327 average — are showing that a potent offense doesn’t have to depend on over-the-fence power alone.

Admittedly, Lee’s time in San Francisco has been erratic. A dislocated shoulder requiring season-ending surgery cut short his rookie year in 2024. His second year was consequently one of adjusting to MLB’s demanding workload and the more consistent quality of pitching in the majors compared to the KBO.

Lee spoke candidly about how his trouble adjusting led to an ultimately disappointing 2025 in which he batted .266 with a .327 on-base percentage, while also handling center field in one of the worst defensive outfields in baseball. But he’s made the adjustment and started coming into his own.

“I think the full season last year helped a lot,” Lee said. “Last year was really good and I feel that I’m still adjusting to the league right now.”

Giants right fielder Jung Hoo Lee said he began to feel more comfortable in 2025 in his second major-league campaign. “Last year was really good and I feel that I’m still adjusting to the league right now,” he said.

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Within this 18-game hitting streak, Lee has nine multi-hit games while batting .500. He has three total strikeouts, while also contributing five doubles, a triple and a home run. And one walk, a couple of times hit by a pitch and three stolen bases.

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Statcast estimates that Lee has some of the best contact tendencies in baseball. His 10% strikeout rate is in the 98th percentile and his 12.9% whiff rate in the 97th percentile. When he does swing, he’s squaring the ball up at a high rate of 37.5% (98th). His .319 expected batting average is in the 100th percentile.

The numbers document what’s happening in his at-bats. Pitchers who once flummoxed him, he’s seeing a lot better now. No moment best captured that than when he challenged and got overturned a strike call that was a ball — by less than a one-10th of an inch.

Lee is well aware of the zone, and now, having settled into life as a big-league regular — and potentially a star — it shows.

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Tyla Performs Reps Jeffrey Campbell for FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Tyla embraced the clear heels trend while performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City, where she sang the South African national anthem before her home country faced Mexico in the tournament’s opening Group A match.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 11: Tyla sings the South African national anthem during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) — Tyla sings the South African national anthem during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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The “Chanel” singer performed the song while in Jeffrey Campbell‘s Booyah style, a sandal with a wedge heel featuring a cutout in it and an upper consisting of a wide transparent vinyl strap. The shoe also features a metallic ring detail around the heel which helps to further distinguish it. From Jeffrey Campbell, the Booyah style in white retails for $170, while the tan suede version is $195.

Tyla paired the shoes with a color-blocked body-con dress that was sleeveless with a knee-length hemline that flared slightly. She wore her hair in an updo with a lock falling down from the bun.

A closer look at Tyla's shoes. — A closer look at Tyla’s shoes.

Tyla is never one to shy away from a bold or unexpected shoe choice. For the 2026 Met Gala, the singer and Pandora ambassador was outfitted in head-to-toe Valentino Garavani, including her aquamarine-hued Open Toe Révélé Pumps, which featured a dramatic front cutout. She has also favored more classic styles, like Christian Louboutin’s So Kate Pump and Miu Miu slingback pumps for red carpets and more formal settings.

When it comes to performance shoes, however, her style runs the gamut. At the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, where the “Chanel” singer both hosted and performed, she cycled through several silhouettes, from Rene Caovilla’s Cleo Satin Crystal Snake Wrap sandals to Nike Dunk Low sneakers to Gladiator-style sandals.

Tyla at The 2026 Met Gala Celebrating — Tyla at the 2026 Met Gala Celebrating “Costume Art” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026 in New York.

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Tyla’s World Cup appearance also connects to “Game Time,” her track with Future from the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ album, which she is set to perform on Friday. The project includes songs from artists including Daddy Yankee, Jelly Roll, Shakira, the Rolling Stones and more. “Being part of the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ album feels like a full circle moment — from South Africa hosting the World Cup in 2010. I’m so excited to perform at the opening ceremonies! Let’s go Bafana Bafana,” Tyla said in an official release.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19, with 48 countries participating in 104 matches throughout the tournament. Tyla is also slated to appear at the U.S. opening ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday, where she joins a lineup that includes Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa and Rema before the U.S. Men’s National Team faces Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif.

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Is It Time To Reassess Figma (FIG) After Recent Share Price Swings?

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If you are wondering whether Figma at US$22.51 is a bargain or a value trap, you will want to understand what the current price actually reflects.
The stock has been volatile recently, with the share price falling about 4% over the past week but rising around 15.9% over the last month, while year to date it is down roughly 40.1%.
Recent coverage around Figma has focused on the stock’s sharp swings and how investors are reassessing growth potential and risk after these moves. This context matters because sentiment can move faster than the underlying fundamentals that ultimately anchor valuation.
Simply Wall St’s valuation framework currently gives Figma a value score of 1 out of 6. Next, you will see how different valuation methods each frame the stock, before looking at a more complete way to think about value that ties everything together at the end of the article.

Figma scores just 1/6 on our valuation checks. See what other red flags we found in the full valuation breakdown.

Approach 1: Figma Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis

A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model estimates what a stock could be worth by projecting the company’s future cash flows and discounting them back to today’s dollars. It is essentially asking what all those future cash flows are worth right now.

For Figma, the model used is a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach, based on cash flow projections. The latest twelve month Free Cash Flow is about $235.1 million. Analyst estimates and Simply Wall St extrapolations project Free Cash Flow reaching $1,177.4 million in 2035, with interim years such as 2026 and 2029 sitting at $154.8 million and $500.7 million respectively. All of these figures are in $.

When these projected cash flows are discounted back, the model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of about $27.25 per share. Against the current share price of $22.51, this implies the stock trades at roughly a 17.4% discount. On this DCF view, Figma appears to be undervalued.

Result: UNDERVALUED

Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Figma is undervalued by 17.4%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio, or discover 47 more high quality undervalued stocks.

Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for Figma.

Approach 2: Figma Price vs Sales

For companies where earnings are not the main focus yet, the P/S ratio is often more useful than P/E, because it compares what you are paying directly to the revenue the business is already generating.

Growth expectations and risk still matter, though. Faster expected growth or lower perceived risk can support a higher P/S multiple, while slower expected growth or higher risk usually justifies a lower one.

Figma currently trades on a P/S of 10.24x. This is above the Software industry average P/S of 3.79x and also above the peer group average of 6.33x. On those simple comparisons, the stock looks expensive relative to both its sector and closer peers.

Simply Wall St’s Fair Ratio for Figma is 9.22x. This proprietary metric estimates what a reasonable P/S might be after accounting for factors such as earnings growth, profit margins, industry, market cap and specific risks. Because it adjusts for these company level characteristics, it can be more informative than a basic peer or industry comparison.

Comparing the Fair Ratio of 9.22x with the current P/S of 10.24x suggests Figma trades above this tailored benchmark, so on this measure the stock appears overvalued.

Result: OVERVALUED

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Upgrade Your Decision Making: Choose your Figma Narrative

Earlier it was mentioned that there is an even better way to understand valuation. Narratives on Simply Wall St give you a clear story behind the numbers by linking your view of Figma’s business, its forecast revenue, earnings and margins, to a calculated Fair Value that you can compare with the current price. They sit inside the Community page, update automatically when fresh news or earnings arrive, and can differ widely. For example, one Figma Narrative on the platform currently anchors to a Fair Value of about US$18.79, while a more optimistic Narrative anchors to roughly US$92.12. This shows how two investors can look at the same company, plug in different assumptions and reach very different conclusions about whether the stock looks cheap or expensive for their own decision making.

For Figma however we will make it really easy for you with previews of two leading Figma Narratives:

🐂 Figma Bull Case

Fair Value: US$65.25

Implied discount to this Fair Value vs the current US$22.51 price: about 65.5%.

Revenue growth assumption: 21.2%.

Analysts model revenue reaching about US$1.7b and earnings of US$214.1 million by 2028, with profit margins improving from a loss position today toward the broader US Software industry average.
To reach the US$65.25 target, the narrative assumes a high 236.2x P/E on those 2028 earnings, alongside ongoing share count growth of 7.0% a year and an 8.5% discount rate.
Key risks include AI tools becoming more commoditised, slower than expected adoption of new products like Make and Buzz, and heavier investment or dilution weighing on per share earnings.

🐻 Figma Bear Case

Fair Value: US$18.79

Implied premium to this Fair Value vs the current US$22.51 price: about 19.8%.

Revenue growth assumption: 30.0%.

This narrative focuses on how Figma is deeply embedded in product teams and used by around 95% of Fortune 500 companies, but questions whether the stock price already reflects that position.
It highlights strong adoption of products such as Buzz, Slides, Sites and Make, while pointing out that competitors across design, presentations and web building remain strong in their own niches.
The bear tilt comes from concerns that growth could slow, AI features may be matched by rivals, and the stock could be priced more like a mature software company if execution or sentiment weakens.

If you want to see how your own expectations compare with these, it helps to read the full narratives, pick the assumptions you agree with, and then decide whether the current US$22.51 share price feels closer to a discount or a premium for your goals and risk tolerance.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include FIG.

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