{"id":313044,"date":"2025-11-23T06:23:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T06:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/why-donald-trump-and-jd-vance-didnt-attend-dick-cheneys-funeral\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T06:23:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T06:23:59","slug":"why-donald-trump-and-jd-vance-didnt-attend-dick-cheneys-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=313044","title":{"rendered":"Why Donald Trump and JD Vance Didn&#8217;t Attend Dick Cheney&#8217;s Funeral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/484163-why-donald-trump-and-jd-vance-didnt.html?m=doa\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg postComponents_paragraph-first__8Bigr\">Despite the absence of the president and vice president, attendees at the funeral honored Dick Cheney&#8217;s legacy and praised his contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">On Thursday, November 20, <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">political leaders<\/strong> gathered in Washington, DC, to <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">honor the life <\/strong>of former Vice President Dick Cheney. As <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">high-profile figures<\/strong> paid tribute to one of the most influential Republicans of his era, <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">the absence<\/strong> of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance quickly drew attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:147.8743068391867%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ix3lnViq9RQIAOPlO9BRsNfm-rtDG0YkgE8gNxwDiD8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzNmM2EzNTU1YTQ4NjIwZmJlMGYyY2I4NDE0M2RiNmU1Y2FhOGRhNGUxMzZhMDExY2MzZTY2MGViMDBiZjY1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYyMyZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7ltZJvJMmCT6O3XvlLL7j4OPm5r5zWnSuXuAGZwL6mw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzNmM2EzNTU1YTQ4NjIwZmJlMGYyY2I4NDE0M2RiNmU1Y2FhOGRhNGUxMzZhMDExY2MzZTY2MGViMDBiZjY1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYyMyZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/wDTujzlhpJqph4ZrxDju8Oxi24r7LkbiHGmtBkpbsyk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzNmM2EzNTU1YTQ4NjIwZmJlMGYyY2I4NDE0M2RiNmU1Y2FhOGRhNGUxMzZhMDExY2MzZTY2MGViMDBiZjY1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYyMyZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/rBxE7o00K8rAaDV4Lvn1uHS_O6BA3WBR2ArWu2H33EM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzNmM2EzNTU1YTQ4NjIwZmJlMGYyY2I4NDE0M2RiNmU1Y2FhOGRhNGUxMzZhMDExY2MzZTY2MGViMDBiZjY1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYyMyZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/2sBapJfwY08Qf7raBIZuTrJhlPcD5e_CkkOldUlk6FY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzNmM2EzNTU1YTQ4NjIwZmJlMGYyY2I4NDE0M2RiNmU1Y2FhOGRhNGUxMzZhMDExY2MzZTY2MGViMDBiZjY1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYyMyZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/73f3a3555a48620fbe0f2cb84143db6e5caa8da4e136a011cc3e660eb00bf650.jpg\" alt=\"Dick Cheney on October 1, 1990 in Newport Beach, California | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"1623\" height=\"2400\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Dick Cheney on October 1, 1990 in Newport Beach, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Cheney, a central force in conservative politics who served as <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">the 46th vice president<\/strong> under President George W. Bush, <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\">passed away<\/a> on Monday, November 3, <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">at age 84.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">His funeral drew two former presidents, every living former vice president, and a long list of Washington officials. Despite <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">the broad turnout<\/a>, the nation&#8217;s<strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\"> two current top officeholders<\/strong>, both Republicans, were not in the pews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.65984026213393%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/E86Q1IIpBcCPBgORUwiOFBv6giaKCRcCRnDtkzudJNI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQ5YTE1ODE0MmE3MzBlYTRmOGQzNjllZGFjYzE5NjdlNzQ1MTAyMTRkMjZmMjRhZjVkMmIzODI5NjUyNjZmOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDg4MyZoZWlnaHQ9MzI1NQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Ml9k5WLY3Q-RiK6lFQBHaJnPVc3JB86O5FhxccCw1fs\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQ5YTE1ODE0MmE3MzBlYTRmOGQzNjllZGFjYzE5NjdlNzQ1MTAyMTRkMjZmMjRhZjVkMmIzODI5NjUyNjZmOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDg4MyZoZWlnaHQ9MzI1NQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/gD7OHTwiIrKZIM2x4aa2mLOYIMaDwqwAogwpm1iBEnk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQ5YTE1ODE0MmE3MzBlYTRmOGQzNjllZGFjYzE5NjdlNzQ1MTAyMTRkMjZmMjRhZjVkMmIzODI5NjUyNjZmOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDg4MyZoZWlnaHQ9MzI1NQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qfz1r-irwZoP33evAfMacXpz-sTXWriUYePmyGtkG20\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQ5YTE1ODE0MmE3MzBlYTRmOGQzNjllZGFjYzE5NjdlNzQ1MTAyMTRkMjZmMjRhZjVkMmIzODI5NjUyNjZmOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDg4MyZoZWlnaHQ9MzI1NQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/1CQmuOq6GR7AksDXzoj8WiagjTZNLt7rfAosVTu5Rp8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQ5YTE1ODE0MmE3MzBlYTRmOGQzNjllZGFjYzE5NjdlNzQ1MTAyMTRkMjZmMjRhZjVkMmIzODI5NjUyNjZmOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDg4MyZoZWlnaHQ9MzI1NQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/2d9a158142a730ea4f8d369edacc1967e74510214d26f24af5d2b382965266f8.jpg\" alt=\"The casket containing the remains of former Vice President Dick Cheney arrives for his funeral at the National Cathedral on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"4883\" height=\"3255\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">The casket containing the remains of former Vice President Dick Cheney arrives for his funeral at the National Cathedral on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">A person familiar with the arrangements said that Trump and Vance <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">were not included<\/strong> on the <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/11\/20\/trump-dick-cheney-funeral-snub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/11\/20\/trump-dick-cheney-funeral-snub\">funeral&#8217;s guest list<\/a>. Not being invited marked a noticeable break from long-standing tradition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">While it isn&#8217;t mandatory, <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">sitting<\/strong> <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">presidents traditionally <\/strong><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/trump-vance-not-invited-dick-cheney-funeral-report-11853434#:~:text=An%20insider%20reported,Thursday%2C%20Nov.%2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/trump-vance-not-invited-dick-cheney-funeral-report-11853434#:~:text=An%20insider%20reported,Thursday%2C%20Nov.%2020\">attend the funerals<\/a> of former presidents or vice presidents who pass away during their time in office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.65430267062314%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/oiEBqH-hyHXhz4QQ5tZkXbMAp-LrLVn_pgwrNV_13WM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZhNGY3NzcyYTA2MjRkNThjYTQzNzE5YjBhYjZjNWJiNTI0ZTFlMGNhZmQ2YWYyOGRlNmQyYTI2ZTc2YzRkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTM5MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzU5NA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/i9H2zNyOTSHThxf2qmhCTYuL9bED8UaeXpR7_2Naj4A\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZhNGY3NzcyYTA2MjRkNThjYTQzNzE5YjBhYjZjNWJiNTI0ZTFlMGNhZmQ2YWYyOGRlNmQyYTI2ZTc2YzRkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTM5MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzU5NA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/_YrwWGa6VRAawr-ytQ2J4D588okoT2DJLqOXr1lw2PY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZhNGY3NzcyYTA2MjRkNThjYTQzNzE5YjBhYjZjNWJiNTI0ZTFlMGNhZmQ2YWYyOGRlNmQyYTI2ZTc2YzRkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTM5MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzU5NA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qy0iidxvwLmmemSNOxXouG29PLTxQE6X2KpuJnFKbeM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZhNGY3NzcyYTA2MjRkNThjYTQzNzE5YjBhYjZjNWJiNTI0ZTFlMGNhZmQ2YWYyOGRlNmQyYTI2ZTc2YzRkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTM5MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzU5NA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ugqK3QxMtkHCzKUWq9OQ8BpBDeW9NsZ9q1_bC3oOW4I\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZhNGY3NzcyYTA2MjRkNThjYTQzNzE5YjBhYjZjNWJiNTI0ZTFlMGNhZmQ2YWYyOGRlNmQyYTI2ZTc2YzRkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTM5MiZoZWlnaHQ9MzU5NA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/86a4f7772a0624d58ca43719b0ab6c5bb524e1e0cafd6af28de6d2a26e76c4d7.jpg\" alt=\"JD Vance and Donald Trump participate in a ceremony at Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day on November 11, 2025 in Virginia | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"5392\" height=\"3594\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">JD Vance and Donald Trump participate in a ceremony at Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day on November 11, 2025 in Virginia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Trump was scheduled to receive <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">his intelligence briefing<\/strong> at 11 a.m. on the day of the funeral, which coincided with the start of the service at the Washington National Cathedral. The event also <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">did not appear <\/strong>on his <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/trump-vance-not-invited-dick-cheney-funeral-report-11853434#:~:text=An%20insider%20reported,Thursday%2C%20Nov.%2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/trump-vance-not-invited-dick-cheney-funeral-report-11853434#:~:text=An%20insider%20reported,Thursday%2C%20Nov.%2020\">official public schedule<\/a> for Thursday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Furthermore, Trump <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">has not made <\/strong>any public remarks about Cheney&#8217;s death or offered condolences, though <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">White House press secretary<\/strong> Karoline Leavitt commented on it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.675%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/YrCJUYvqe7yc6BEfojT_YP09nRrEDLUvHrG3tx26_4s\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2UxMzZhZTVhOGE3NWRjNGZmNmU4OGUxMDZmYWM1ZjEzYjlhZWU4OTU0ZmViZGE2NDVhNDk3OTE5MGY4OWFmYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Nw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/O5pT3VJlg0lWMTwd1TQtPzMJ_0NVjxZ24vgJJUVkGkI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2UxMzZhZTVhOGE3NWRjNGZmNmU4OGUxMDZmYWM1ZjEzYjlhZWU4OTU0ZmViZGE2NDVhNDk3OTE5MGY4OWFmYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Nw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/yPt8R8ukaBkyxqePAHxDXkQRUctGziloW6KdqHBvBUk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2UxMzZhZTVhOGE3NWRjNGZmNmU4OGUxMDZmYWM1ZjEzYjlhZWU4OTU0ZmViZGE2NDVhNDk3OTE5MGY4OWFmYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Nw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8W14QtoQuJBLoUfm7TomzisMDqggIFdP-vxRaO5ldRI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2UxMzZhZTVhOGE3NWRjNGZmNmU4OGUxMDZmYWM1ZjEzYjlhZWU4OTU0ZmViZGE2NDVhNDk3OTE5MGY4OWFmYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Nw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/A7s1qV4goq_hWWW1D3oYAfdtGoZyIsC54tQL8VIyNXg\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2UxMzZhZTVhOGE3NWRjNGZmNmU4OGUxMDZmYWM1ZjEzYjlhZWU4OTU0ZmViZGE2NDVhNDk3OTE5MGY4OWFmYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Nw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/3e136ae5a8a75dc4ff6e88e106fac5f13b9aee8954febda645a4979190f89afc.jpg\" alt=\"Pallbearers carry the casket of former US Vice President Dick Cheney during a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral in DC, on November 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2667\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Pallbearers carry the casket of former US Vice President Dick Cheney during a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral in DC, on November 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">She <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/trump-vance-not-invited-dick-cheney-funeral-report-11853434#:~:text=An%20insider%20reported,Thursday%2C%20Nov.%2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/trump-vance-not-invited-dick-cheney-funeral-report-11853434#:~:text=An%20insider%20reported,Thursday%2C%20Nov.%2020\">noted<\/a> during a briefing, &#8220;I know the president is aware of the former vice president&#8217;s passing. And as you saw, flags have been lowered to half staff in accordance with statutory law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">In contrast, Vance <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">paid tribute<\/strong> to Cheney on Thursday, <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">describing<\/a> him as &#8220;a guy who served his country,&#8221; adding that he <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">wished<\/a> the Cheney family &#8220;all the best in this moment of grieving.&#8221; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:78.93333333333334%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/6bLoZwh-r8KbrDxZu2wkDduXeQTR39R1LWzx9WkVp2U\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU0N2M0ZDA3NDIwMWEzNDQzZGFkYWNmYjIxNmJiNGVjN2ZmMGQxOTQ2NDc1ZDlmYWFkOTYwN2RmYmRjNzhmOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM2OA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Tzx5u3miKItOovUaO8z41giJCN4QZXvEoGQKugDij0g\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU0N2M0ZDA3NDIwMWEzNDQzZGFkYWNmYjIxNmJiNGVjN2ZmMGQxOTQ2NDc1ZDlmYWFkOTYwN2RmYmRjNzhmOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM2OA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/NxEEGbaWOSF9kTyyLL1wLPyTNkY6Y_Q6ea7HS0XUGSY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU0N2M0ZDA3NDIwMWEzNDQzZGFkYWNmYjIxNmJiNGVjN2ZmMGQxOTQ2NDc1ZDlmYWFkOTYwN2RmYmRjNzhmOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM2OA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/f4CDbXAgD8isrKmfWnNI2yuDxNhR2a7RZCPNNeS3fD4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU0N2M0ZDA3NDIwMWEzNDQzZGFkYWNmYjIxNmJiNGVjN2ZmMGQxOTQ2NDc1ZDlmYWFkOTYwN2RmYmRjNzhmOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM2OA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RbBUO54a06zQD6-Fe8S735OmOn5co9YIxdi_Cei1EeA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmU0N2M0ZDA3NDIwMWEzNDQzZGFkYWNmYjIxNmJiNGVjN2ZmMGQxOTQ2NDc1ZDlmYWFkOTYwN2RmYmRjNzhmOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjM2OA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/fe47c4d074201a3443dadacfb216bb4ec7ff0d1946475d9faad9607dfbdc78f9.jpg\" alt=\"Dick Cheney speaks at the Sunshine Summit opening dinner at Disney's Contemporary Resort on November 12, 2015 in Orlando, Florida | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2368\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Dick Cheney speaks at the Sunshine Summit opening dinner at Disney&#8217;s Contemporary Resort on November 12, 2015 in Orlando, Florida | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Cheney&#8217;s memorial service at the cathedral included <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">full military honors<\/strong> and was <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">limited to invited guests.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Among those present were <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">former Presidents<\/a> Joe Biden and Bush, alongside former First Ladies <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/484122-joe-biden-his-wife-jill-and-more-attend.html\">Jill Biden<\/a> and Laura Bush. Former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore, and Dan Quayle were also in attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:64.375%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/wooMZVSEqoKkuBk4_Pnd9hK2-RyCVYf4igNC3Ym5e_c\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJlNmMxMmVmMDYzMGIxNTg4MTM0NGE1ZmUwMGM0M2RlY2Q3ZjJmZWMyMTNhOTk3OTM3NmY0Njc3OTIwOGI4Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0NQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/TrsH8Ow77IYrNPjhI8JhgGSpC_Pcb2yF-aGQhhWVv1M\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJlNmMxMmVmMDYzMGIxNTg4MTM0NGE1ZmUwMGM0M2RlY2Q3ZjJmZWMyMTNhOTk3OTM3NmY0Njc3OTIwOGI4Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0NQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/3aEm2nx7p0C1e_yE1mrsaW6DFuEl3F13XW2NFWdOQZs\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJlNmMxMmVmMDYzMGIxNTg4MTM0NGE1ZmUwMGM0M2RlY2Q3ZjJmZWMyMTNhOTk3OTM3NmY0Njc3OTIwOGI4Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0NQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/z3uS1-nk858SfXwQErADdThY9x8J5PqZDkoPdXq7QTc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJlNmMxMmVmMDYzMGIxNTg4MTM0NGE1ZmUwMGM0M2RlY2Q3ZjJmZWMyMTNhOTk3OTM3NmY0Njc3OTIwOGI4Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0NQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BMrTlkeH467We1titV_Y2hEzRpOhsnQBCgIiNO6XlXw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJlNmMxMmVmMDYzMGIxNTg4MTM0NGE1ZmUwMGM0M2RlY2Q3ZjJmZWMyMTNhOTk3OTM3NmY0Njc3OTIwOGI4Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0NQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/ebe6c12ef0630b15881344a5fe00c43decd7f2fec213a9979376f46779208b87.jpg\" alt=\"George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Al Gore, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, and Mike Pence attend the funeral service of former Vice President Dick Cheney at the National Cathedral on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1545\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Al Gore, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, and Mike Pence attend the funeral service of former Vice President Dick Cheney at the National Cathedral on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Several <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">members of the Supreme Court<\/strong> took part in the service, including Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Elena Kagan. Numerous former and current Cabinet officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations joined them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\"><strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">Congressional leaders<\/strong> were also present, <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">representing both parties<\/a>. Those at the somber event included Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and former Senate leader Mitch McConnell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:71.23333333333333%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/muR7hI0zkaidxM1sFsBCkpGNnKa5rBiZuZUbf-Zg9_w\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmYwZmMxYjMyNWUzMTIwYzgxMjY4NzUyYmI1Y2JjNjUzOWE1NTQyZmViMzQyMDNkMzhkNzc4Mjc1N2FlNjgyMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzNw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/9QVIh7rjj46TLtyEvCVwAjaTshQ8yGuMXsQgipZK61Q\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmYwZmMxYjMyNWUzMTIwYzgxMjY4NzUyYmI1Y2JjNjUzOWE1NTQyZmViMzQyMDNkMzhkNzc4Mjc1N2FlNjgyMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzNw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Sp4cZgpHKZduSDhbyOB_iYvVGn-42Oc2rc6zz7HnxZI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmYwZmMxYjMyNWUzMTIwYzgxMjY4NzUyYmI1Y2JjNjUzOWE1NTQyZmViMzQyMDNkMzhkNzc4Mjc1N2FlNjgyMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzNw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/YicUqPqxmky08yTiaK3xXvkTFcW1f2Q75fZ1iB6k3VE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmYwZmMxYjMyNWUzMTIwYzgxMjY4NzUyYmI1Y2JjNjUzOWE1NTQyZmViMzQyMDNkMzhkNzc4Mjc1N2FlNjgyMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzNw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qOrTMgRf6Nwr9NfYEb5bosqos7wyyAvBV0yytIzfcSs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmYwZmMxYjMyNWUzMTIwYzgxMjY4NzUyYmI1Y2JjNjUzOWE1NTQyZmViMzQyMDNkMzhkNzc4Mjc1N2FlNjgyMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjEzNw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/6f0fc1b325e3120c81268752bb5cbc6539a5542feb34203d38d7782757ae6823.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy Pelosi, John Boehner, John Boozman, and Mitch McConnell during the funeral service of former Vice President Dick Cheney at the National Cathedral on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2137\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Nancy Pelosi, John Boehner, John Boozman, and Mitch McConnell during the funeral service of former Vice President Dick Cheney at the National Cathedral on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">When Cheney died, his family <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">released a statement <\/strong>explaining that he passed away surrounded by loved ones, including his wife, Lynne, his daughters Liz and Mary, and other relatives. The statement <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\">said<\/a> Cheney died &#8220;due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.00293439530496%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-Fvd3_1A0oaL30qZ-GoNbe8VOI0TvwYxERFDYKyJozM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDY3ZmZhYjhjZjFiNmE0ODkzMTg3OGM1NjJkY2FmNjNhMDg0ODk3YzUwY2MyYjc3NmNmNWIyYzE5ODY3ZGExNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDc3MSZoZWlnaHQ9MzE0OQ.jpg 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Bush for a second term, in Washington on January 20, 2005 | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"1467\" height=\"2200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Dick Cheney addresses the Texas Wyoming Ball, part of the festivities marking the inauguration of President George W. Bush for a second term, in Washington on January 20, 2005 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">His family reflected on his years of public service, <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">commending the impact<\/strong> he made on the country. They <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\">noted<\/a>, &#8220;Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.54166666666667%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DaTLZYdpAP-1GjcirrDiPh3i3jss7t7fqbz9krWJR4Y\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjcwZmRlNmMwMWUxNjkxN2M1ZGZkOGZhMTkyZjQwOWFhMmI3ZThjZmI5OTg5NTM1ZjY0NmExOTZiYTM1MDJlMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/XVNNdYFZ5HhlfPJA99KfaQbr2tM5EtB26S0BA0L03FA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjcwZmRlNmMwMWUxNjkxN2M1ZGZkOGZhMTkyZjQwOWFhMmI3ZThjZmI5OTg5NTM1ZjY0NmExOTZiYTM1MDJlMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/VX0-oy3rgltAHDO7EvYYgdAw2c-kk0MImBTDb_OmDy0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjcwZmRlNmMwMWUxNjkxN2M1ZGZkOGZhMTkyZjQwOWFhMmI3ZThjZmI5OTg5NTM1ZjY0NmExOTZiYTM1MDJlMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/1d5vlPPeOrdGeqpprDmBPMTPWU8yGc0XCvL3yQG5NJs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjcwZmRlNmMwMWUxNjkxN2M1ZGZkOGZhMTkyZjQwOWFhMmI3ZThjZmI5OTg5NTM1ZjY0NmExOTZiYTM1MDJlMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/QeOsGvc_KqG_eNhtGzee3_lv09LH5c1eImMQWWcO5Xo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjcwZmRlNmMwMWUxNjkxN2M1ZGZkOGZhMTkyZjQwOWFhMmI3ZThjZmI5OTg5NTM1ZjY0NmExOTZiYTM1MDJlMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/b70fde6c01e16917c5dfd8fa192f409aa2b7e8cfb9989535f646a196ba3502e3.jpg\" alt=\"Dick Cheney attends the 2002 American Patriot Award ceremony in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1597\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Dick Cheney attends the 2002 American Patriot Award ceremony in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">The family <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dick-cheney-vice-president-dead-84-7501899\">added<\/a>, &#8220;We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:69.873046875%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dtXNlzu2PQrpZwDaNy5EIOSRoqJmddVBrrkojKbYk54\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDE3MTE2ODc2ZjRkZWQ0N2M2MGFmM2Q1NTRlYjQ3MzdmYzRiMTlkNzgzZDRkMGI4ZWM1OGI5M2VlNzMyOGM3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MTQzMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/U7UrVEBdQbo2h1H6ijNpbbXursXSr1znhkec-NOg7aw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDE3MTE2ODc2ZjRkZWQ0N2M2MGFmM2Q1NTRlYjQ3MzdmYzRiMTlkNzgzZDRkMGI4ZWM1OGI5M2VlNzMyOGM3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MTQzMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7nqdMyjnsA6F1AFK4NrofJGU79_kaSd13QcNigRP0LI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDE3MTE2ODc2ZjRkZWQ0N2M2MGFmM2Q1NTRlYjQ3MzdmYzRiMTlkNzgzZDRkMGI4ZWM1OGI5M2VlNzMyOGM3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MTQzMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/0TgfGmxHrWVKzXTzNjA3uc0zKE0u58woB0uoyB45erU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDE3MTE2ODc2ZjRkZWQ0N2M2MGFmM2Q1NTRlYjQ3MzdmYzRiMTlkNzgzZDRkMGI4ZWM1OGI5M2VlNzMyOGM3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MTQzMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/51SW0c-wFg38lf5XznsdUia7C-CPMc39Iok13qpTbGM\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDE3MTE2ODc2ZjRkZWQ0N2M2MGFmM2Q1NTRlYjQ3MzdmYzRiMTlkNzgzZDRkMGI4ZWM1OGI5M2VlNzMyOGM3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MTQzMQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/417116876f4ded47c60af3d554eb4737fc4b19d783d4d0b8ec58b93ee7328c7d.jpg\" alt=\"Lynne and Dick Cheney wait for the arrival of US President George W. Bush for the Ford's Theatre Presidential Gala, on March 3, 2002 in Washington | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1431\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lynne and Dick Cheney wait for the arrival of US President George W. Bush for the Ford&#8217;s Theatre Presidential Gala, on March 3, 2002 in Washington | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Bush also remembered his former vice president as a <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">dependable and dedicated<\/strong> public servant who <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">raised the bar<\/a> for everyone who worked with him. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.70833333333334%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BpBP_yEN9iOIc4y0pju3YLmxCn6wkLJmjL75t33z4wo\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDdjMTU2OGIyMzhkMGFlY2JiZmFmNjkwN2M0YzllZTRlZTQwMmM1MjkxOTEyYmZhM2YxOGEwYmI4Yzg2OGYxYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/f-yf04UpD2U9udpLBCnta0WEtJQYi3mSMIAFf5dNsyk\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDdjMTU2OGIyMzhkMGFlY2JiZmFmNjkwN2M0YzllZTRlZTQwMmM1MjkxOTEyYmZhM2YxOGEwYmI4Yzg2OGYxYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DsWQcFBhbU2M_d_yfjUFQpfxhPsjy7tOPN6xAc4JEFk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDdjMTU2OGIyMzhkMGFlY2JiZmFmNjkwN2M0YzllZTRlZTQwMmM1MjkxOTEyYmZhM2YxOGEwYmI4Yzg2OGYxYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/YrKKpVZLzbt_qW6bvP5KmKID8PFEoRHzUAQGvx_dUrc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDdjMTU2OGIyMzhkMGFlY2JiZmFmNjkwN2M0YzllZTRlZTQwMmM1MjkxOTEyYmZhM2YxOGEwYmI4Yzg2OGYxYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/d1sJKlyWtR-AkUVZaqnotyQd2SEk9hRA6Xj8z1UUlrQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDdjMTU2OGIyMzhkMGFlY2JiZmFmNjkwN2M0YzllZTRlZTQwMmM1MjkxOTEyYmZhM2YxOGEwYmI4Yzg2OGYxYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/d7c1568b238d0aecbbfaf6907c4c9ee4ee402c5291912bfa3f18a0bb8c868f1c.jpg\" alt=\"George W. Bush speaks during the funeral service for late US Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1601\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">George W. Bush speaks during the funeral service for late US Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">He emphasized that Cheney&#8217;s <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">competence was obvious <\/strong>without any need for self-promotion. Bush also noted that Cheney&#8217;s judgment and discipline always outweighed personal ego.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">The former president then recounted how Cheney ended up as his vice president. Cheney was originally <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">brought in to assist<\/a> in the <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">search for a running mate<\/strong> during the 2000 presidential campaign. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:68.7%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/qys1SNDVja99MFn0gicWCj_9HoAqrjH4PyAdTCYtCIQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjgyNmZhYzUxOTg4MmVlM2MwZDBkY2VmMGY0YjQ3YmQ1NTI3NDZjNjhkM2FjYThkNmNiZmUzZGY5N2ZmMTYyYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA2MQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FkKbPOEq85bM7MPwcGC8IOQ_jvyiB2fDBesVFVudpO8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjgyNmZhYzUxOTg4MmVlM2MwZDBkY2VmMGY0YjQ3YmQ1NTI3NDZjNjhkM2FjYThkNmNiZmUzZGY5N2ZmMTYyYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA2MQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/QRTJS71NFiNu1Y6z6kcFsVpkolqs_sCdg50W0_8ifPo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjgyNmZhYzUxOTg4MmVlM2MwZDBkY2VmMGY0YjQ3YmQ1NTI3NDZjNjhkM2FjYThkNmNiZmUzZGY5N2ZmMTYyYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA2MQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/mtMqdXRk2ADiVVJbAd4OLeLVW4E-Gds6XoAsovLWhYs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjgyNmZhYzUxOTg4MmVlM2MwZDBkY2VmMGY0YjQ3YmQ1NTI3NDZjNjhkM2FjYThkNmNiZmUzZGY5N2ZmMTYyYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA2MQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/r7QBTceORnk_oyZwIL0V0hWVz-9d8ljgvkSpx0iTbgQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjgyNmZhYzUxOTg4MmVlM2MwZDBkY2VmMGY0YjQ3YmQ1NTI3NDZjNjhkM2FjYThkNmNiZmUzZGY5N2ZmMTYyYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA2MQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/2826fac519882ee3c0d0dcef0f4b47bd552746c68d3aca8d6cbfe3df97ff162c.jpg\" alt=\"George W. Bush speaks about flooding in the mid-west that has displaced thousands, during a briefing about the floods as Vice President Dick Cheney listens on June 17, 2008 in Washington DC | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2061\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">George W. Bush speaks about flooding in the mid-west that has displaced thousands, during a briefing about the floods as Vice President Dick Cheney listens on June 17, 2008 in Washington DC | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">However, after reviewing the list of potential candidates, Bush realized that Cheney was the <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">strongest choice for the role. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/295943-george-w-bush-is-the-boss-grandkids-he-u.html\">George W. Bush<\/a> also recalled that when he first proposed the idea, Cheney listed several reasons why he <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">should not accept <\/strong>the position, demonstrating his characteristic <a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/11\/20\/politics\/dick-cheney-funeral-washington\">caution and humility<\/a>. Eventually, Cheney served for two terms under Bush.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.66666666666666%\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DlqNSYYxHeVw2Sz2dZjAIFHoXUnVPoL6PWx4U24UV_U\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWY0NDcwZDExY2Y3M2Q2N2Y0OGI3ZTY4ZGIyNGE4ODk2ZjQyNWI3ZjNkY2NmZGJlYmM4MWVmODljYmYxNTYwZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTYxNiZoZWlnaHQ9Mzc0NA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/UDrOMAUztJpqVyk7PdG3XS6VQSIhXIzMWnQgdFUiYUw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWY0NDcwZDExY2Y3M2Q2N2Y0OGI3ZTY4ZGIyNGE4ODk2ZjQyNWI3ZjNkY2NmZGJlYmM4MWVmODljYmYxNTYwZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTYxNiZoZWlnaHQ9Mzc0NA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RUig9kOEiF_ucmZhdaC2IfG9z-sII3-yrbfJf9C91PU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWY0NDcwZDExY2Y3M2Q2N2Y0OGI3ZTY4ZGIyNGE4ODk2ZjQyNWI3ZjNkY2NmZGJlYmM4MWVmODljYmYxNTYwZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTYxNiZoZWlnaHQ9Mzc0NA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/0Ih4eixUmVu9K-qzxwsuJW8-GfWDR8rRZC66gim3riM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWY0NDcwZDExY2Y3M2Q2N2Y0OGI3ZTY4ZGIyNGE4ODk2ZjQyNWI3ZjNkY2NmZGJlYmM4MWVmODljYmYxNTYwZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTYxNiZoZWlnaHQ9Mzc0NA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/1Yre63F7IPx8fztNAyfpiFuC9tGUEwgIejGmW0QOyoI\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWY0NDcwZDExY2Y3M2Q2N2Y0OGI3ZTY4ZGIyNGE4ODk2ZjQyNWI3ZjNkY2NmZGJlYmM4MWVmODljYmYxNTYwZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTYxNiZoZWlnaHQ9Mzc0NA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/5f4470d11cf73d67f48b7e68db24a8896f425b7f3dccfdbebc81ef89cbf1560e.jpg\" alt=\"George W. Bush speaks during the funeral service for late US Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" width=\"5616\" height=\"3744\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">George W. Bush speaks during the funeral service for late US Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">Among the <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">honorary pallbearers<\/strong> at his funeral were members of his Secret Service team, his former chiefs of staff David Addington and Scooter Libby, and photographer David Hume Kennerly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:contents\">\n<p class=\"postComponents_paragraph__0OLfg\" style=\"text-align:initial\">In addition to his daughters and his wife of 61 years, who was also his high school sweetheart, Cheney is survived by <strong class=\"postComponents_bold__fagP2\">seven grandchildren<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the absence of the president and vice president, attendees at the funeral honored Dick Cheney&#8217;s legacy and praised his contributions. 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