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Dick Cheney's Funeral: Trump and Vance Not Invited, Key Figures Attend

CBS NewsDecember 5, 20252 min86,128 views
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Funeral Attendees and Notable Absences

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Over a thousand people are expected at the National Cathedral to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney's public service.
  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Notable attendees include former President George W. Bush, who will deliver remarks, and former US Congresswoman Liz Cheney.
  • ๐ŸŽค All living former vice presidents, including Dan Quayle and Mike Pence, are expected, as are President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • ๐Ÿšซ Notably absent will be President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who were reportedly not invited to the funeral.

Trump-Cheney Relationship and Political Divide

  • ๐Ÿ’” President Trump and Dick Cheney had a tense relationship, with Cheney voting for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024 and warning against Trump.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Trump has also publicly criticized Cheney, reflecting their significant political differences.

Dick Cheney's Public Service Legacy

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Dick Cheney is remembered as arguably the most powerful former vice president in American history.
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ His extensive public service includes roles as Vice President, Secretary of Defense, Chief of Staff to President Gerald Ford, and 10 years in Congress.
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