President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to attend the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, a decision confirmed by Fox News.
Traditionally, sitting U.S. Presidents are present at the funerals of past presidents and vice presidents, yet President Trump found himself excluded, a move that underscores the strained relations between him and the Cheney family. Axios initially broke the news of this exclusion.
According to Fox News, the tension between President Trump and the Cheney family has been palpable, particularly following the actions of Cheney's daughter, former Representative Liz Cheney. She played a pivotal role in the House investigation into President Trump's involvement in the events of January 6, 2021, when the U.S. Capitol was stormed.
Both Liz Cheney and her father, Dick Cheney, have publicly endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign, further highlighting the political rift.
Dick Cheney, a towering figure in American politics, passed away at the age of 84 earlier this month. His journey from the plains of Casper, Wyoming, to a distinguished career in public service is notable. Cheney served as a Republican congressman, Secretary of Defense, White House Chief of Staff, and ultimately as one of the most influential vice presidents in U.S. history.
His family released a statement, as reported by Fox News, saying, "Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old. His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed." The statement further detailed that Cheney succumbed to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
The Cheney family expressed profound gratitude for his service, stating, "For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House Chief of Staff, Wyomings Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President of the United States."
They added, "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. 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."
Throughout his life, Cheney battled significant health challenges, including five heart attacks. In 2012, he underwent a heart transplant after nearly two years on a waiting list. Cheney's tenure as Vice President under President George W. Bush was marked by his influential role in shaping America's "war on terror," notably the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
His legacy remains a subject of debate, reflecting both his formidable influence and the controversies that accompanied his decisions.
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