When Donald Trump chose JD Vance as his running mate, he brought the first millennial onto a presidential ticket, a self-proclaimed Lord of the Rings superfan whose conservative views are shaped by Tolkien's fantasy world. Vance's admiration for Tolkien's epic tales mirrors his own political journey and worldview, from naming his venture capital firm after a powerful ring to drawing parallels between Middle-Earth's battles and real-world struggles. This deep connection to Tolkien's work reveals...