Summary
Former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney, who served under President George W. Bush, was honored at his funeral in Washington, D.C. Both Democrats and Republicans attended the service. Cheney, known for his role in the "war on terror," passed away from health complications at the age of 84.
Key Facts
- Dick Cheney served as Vice-President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.
- Cheney passed away due to complications from pneumonia, heart, and vascular disease.
- The funeral took place in Washington, D.C., with attendees from both major political parties.
- President George W. Bush spoke at the funeral, praising Cheney as a thinker and listener.
- Cheney was influential in the "war on terror" and supported the Iraq invasion after 9/11.
- President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance did not attend the funeral.
- Cheney's daughter, Liz Cheney, has been a critic of President Trump.
- Cheney and his daughter supported Kamala Harris in the last White House election.
