Picture courtesy of Jonathan Ernst/Reuters | via CNN

 

Political elites gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to pay their respects at Dick Cheney’s funeral, marking the end of an era for pre-MAGA Republican politics. Former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush, along with living ex-vice presidents, attended the service at the National Cathedral. Notably absent were US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who did not receive an invitation.

 

Cheney, who served as Bush’s vice president from 2001 to 2009, died on 3 November at age 84. Bush praised Cheney’s public service, recalling him as a decisive figure who influenced his presidential journey, despite Cheney’s own initial reluctance to run as vice president. Alongside Bush, his eulogy highlighted Cheney’s enduring reputation for reliability and leadership.

 

While President Trump refrained from commenting publicly, JD Vance extended his condolences, recognising Cheney's service to America. Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney, remembered her father’s principles, reflecting on his shift from supporting Trump to opposing him, especially following the Capitol insurrection investigation.

 

Prominent figures such as Nancy Pelosi, John Thune, and Mitch McConnell attended the memorial. There were also Supreme Court justices, past and present Cabinet members, and congressional leaders from both parties in attendance. Despite the historic gathering, the exclusion of Trump wasn't unexpected, given Cheney's criticisms of him and support for figures like Kamala Harris, reported CNN.

 

Pete Williams shared memories of Cheney's supportive nature, recounting personal experiences working under him. People fondly recalled Cheney's significant military and political contributions, but his controversial legacy as the architect of the Iraq War remained significant.

 

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Dick Cheney’s funeral was a bipartisan event attended by former presidents and vice-presidents.
• US President Trump and VP JD Vance were excluded from the guest list.
• Cheney’s legacy was honoured despite past controversies.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-11-21

 

 

 

Remember the way the left used to attack him? But yeah, once he came out against Trump, Cheney became a hero to the left. 

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Remember the way the left used to attack him? But yeah, once he came out against Trump, Cheney became a hero to the left. 

 

 

 

The left used to hate Cheney, but what happened?

5 minutes ago, TedG said:

The left used to hate Cheney, but what happened?

When the facts change, I change my mind—what do you do, sir?"

 

It is most famously attributed to economist John Maynard Keynes, 

1 minute ago, jerrymahoney said:

When the facts change, I change my mind—what do you do, sir?"

 

It is most famously attributed to economist John Maynard Keynes, 

Did they change their mind about the war in Iraq?

US President and VP JD Vance were excluded from the guest list.

 

The handwriting is on the wall - the rule of the red hat regime is coming to an end. Republican politicians are starting to revolt as they realize this lame duck will be gone long before the end of THEIR political ambitions end, and tethering themselves to a loser is having obvious consequences. The damage done will take a while to be repaired, much like Germany having to clean house after WW II. History will not be kind to those who supported their atrocious behavior.

3 minutes ago, TedG said:

Did they change their mind about the war in Iraq?

Go play interrogatory with someone else.

Just now, jerrymahoney said:

Go play interrogatory with someone else.

Do you think the Iraq War that Cheney campaigned for was moral? 

2 minutes ago, TedG said:

Do you think the Iraq War that Cheney campaigned for was moral? 

You asked a question above. I answered.

Just now, jerrymahoney said:

You asked a question above. I answered.

You reply, and I'll reply.  

 

The war that Cheney wanted ended up killing a lot of people. 

1 minute ago, TedG said:

You reply, and I'll reply.  

 

The war that Cheney wanted ended up killing a lot of people. 

The above reply on Keynes was and is my last reply.

27 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Remember the way the left used to attack him? But yeah, once he came out against Trump, Cheney became a hero to the left. 

 

 

 

Let me fix that for ya …..the left applauded VP Cheney and his courageous daughter for putting country before party or if you will stood tall for the constitution.no more no less and they should be honored for their courage and patriotism.and yes dick Cheney was the chef architect of the Iraq War no doubt about it.

6 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

The above reply on Keynes was and is my last reply.

The story on Keynes added nothing to the topic. 

19 minutes ago, TedG said:

The story on Keynes added nothing to the topic. 

From Woody Allen's Annie Hall  (1977):

 

Uh, I'm very shallow and empty and I have no ideas and nothing interesting to say.

Just now, jerrymahoney said:

The above reply on Keynes was and is my last reply.

 

You changed your mind on the last reply. 

1 minute ago, TedG said:

 

You changed your mind on the last reply. 

When the facts change, I change my mind—what do you do, sir?"

57 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

When the facts change, I change my mind—what do you do, sir?"

 

It is most famously attributed to economist John Maynard Keynes, 

Yeah, the moment the facts were that he came out against Trump, he became a hero to the left. 

 

I thought the quote was from the Lincoln debates 

11 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Yeah, the moment the facts were that he came out against Trump, he became a hero to the left. 

In the words of Led Zeppelin:

 

Ramble on
And now's the time, the time is now

4 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

In the words of Led Zeppelin:

 

Ramble on
And now's the time, the time is now

Be that as it may, the left despised Cheney, right up until until the moment he came out against Trump, then he became a hero to the left. 

 

“Look, Dick Cheney and I disagreed on just about everything,” said Tom Daschle, a liberal South Dakota Democrat who served as the Senate majority leader during the first term of the Bush administration.

 

“But he had character and honest convictions. He was a traditional conservative. I’m amazed at the number of Democrats who tell me they’d give anything to see Cheney and Bush back in office.”

1 minute ago, jerrymahoney said:

“Look, Dick Cheney and I disagreed on just about everything,” said Tom Daschle, a liberal South Dakota Democrat who served as the Senate majority leader during the first term of the Bush administration.

 

“But he had character and honest convictions. He was a traditional conservative. I’m amazed at the number of Democrats who tell me they’d give anything to see Cheney and Bush back in office.”

Yeah, Reagan was Hitler until Bush one, then Bush one was Hitler until Bush two, them Bush two was Hitler until Trump, now Trump is Hitler until Vance runs, 

Didn't Tom Daschle use to call Cheney Darth Vader?

You gotta problem with what Mr. Daschle said you can con tact him here:

 

https://bipartisanpolicy.org/contact/

6 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

You gotta problem with what Mr. Daschle said you can con tact him here:

 

https://bipartisanpolicy.org/contact/

I give less than a sh*t what that old POC says.

The question is more like : why would Trump and Vance want to "honour" that AH ?

No wonder Biden would like a fellow warmonger like Cheney. 

4 hours ago, TedG said:

Do you think the Iraq War that Cheney campaigned for was moral? 

No. Wars are never moral. They are  unfortunately, often the result of a necessity.

I was not a fan of Mr. Cheney, however, I recognize that he stuck to his principles, even those I disliked and disagreed with. I did not like many of his political views, but he was not one to violate the US Constitution.

40 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

No wonder Biden would like a fellow warmonger like Cheney. 

Biden knew him from his time as a Senator from Delaware, when Cheney was  VP. Cheney was respectful of the transition process from the Bush administration to the Obama administration.  I see Biden's presence at the funeral as a gesture of respect for a former VP and a man who gave so much of his time in public office. Do you really have to make this a trip to the  garbage can of  insults?

Just now, Patong2021 said:

Biden knew him from his time as a Senator from Delaware, when Cheney was  VP. Cheney was respectful of the transition process from the Bush administration to the Obama administration.  I see Biden's presence at the funeral as a gesture of respect for a former VP and a man who gave so much of his time in public office. Do you really have to make this a trip to the  garbage can of  insults?

 

Actually, my comments were very mild in the circumstances. 

 

Quite respectful in fact, when you consider the number of deaths and the long term fallout from the war in Iraq. 

 

If you wish to brush that brutal war under the carpet and instead focus on the fact he eased Obama into office, you go ahead. Just don't expect me to stoop with you.

 

 

I have no respect for one of the main actors of the Irak war scam!