This editorial essay is a transformative work of political commentary and does not represent the views of the Tolkien Estate or its licensees. All characters and concepts from “The Lord of the Rings” are presented here under Fair Use for purposes of cultural analysis.

For generations, “The Lord of the Rings” has stood as a monolithic tale of heroism. The triumph of light over darkness and freedom over tyranny.

Its characters, settings, and moral compass have endured as cultural touchstones. Frodo the unlikely hero, Aragorn the reluctant king, and Sauron the dark force of evil. But in today’s fractured political climate, the binary narrative no longer feels immune to reinterpretation.

Under the ideological filter shaped by Donald Trump’s second presidency and the MAGA Republicans who fol

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