Rachel Maddow criticized J.D. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, for naming his venture capital firm 'Narya' after a ring from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' series. Maddow linked this choice to Vance's association with Peter Thiel, a known supporter who has also named companies after Tolkien's creations, and suggested a connection to far-right ideologies. However, Narya is simply one of the rings of power in Tolkien's lore, and 'Lord of the Rings' is widely beloved across the political spectrum. Vance's speech at the Republican National Convention emphasized his humble beginnings, support for Trump's 'America First' agenda, and a restrained foreign policy approach.