Topic: King Theoden

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Harrison Smith uses the analogy of King Theoden from Lord of the Rings to describe his current view of Donald Trump, suggesting the president has been led astray by advisors. He clarifies that while he still supports Trump's stated goals like border security, he is critical of recent actions regarding the Iran war and H-1B visas. Smith maintains that his criticism stems from a desire to see Trump return to his original promises.

The host uses the "Lord of the Rings" scene where Gandalf breaks the spell on King Théoden as a metaphor for the current state of America. He identifies the "Wormtongue" advisors as the true villains who are whispering into the King's ear to alienate his true friends. The goal of the broadcast is framed as "waking up" the leadership to the "trap" they have fallen into.