Summary
A funeral for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on November 3, 2025, took place at the Washington National Cathedral. The seating arrangement, which included several former political leaders sitting together, sparked interest online. Notably absent were current President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Key Facts
- The funeral for Dick Cheney was an invitation-only event held on November 20, 2025.
- Former political leaders, including George W. Bush, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Mike Pence, attended.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited.
- Dick Cheney, who served as vice president from 2001 to 2009, passed away at age 84.
- Cheney was influential in U.S. national security policy, especially after 9/11.
- The funeral took place at Washington National Cathedral.
- No formal rule requires only former vice presidents to attend such funerals.
- Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were also invited but did not attend.
