Trey Knowles - The Emperor Has No Clothes

In his speech "The Emperor Has No Clothes," Trey Knowles criticizes those in positions of counsel who fail to stand up against the immoral actions of a corrupt president. Instead of opposing wrongdoing, they support and justify it. Knowles draws a parallel to a warning found in the Bible, specifically 2 Corinthians 11:14–16, which states that "Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light," and that his servants will also appear righteous, but their true nature will be revealed by their actions. The title metaphor—“the emperor has no clothes”—highlights the blatant evil being committed in plain sight. Knowles directs his message to the United States, calling out the nation for allowing such deception and corruption to go unchecked.