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Biden, Bush Attend Cheney's Funeral; Trump, Vance Uninvited
Former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away, and his funeral was held on November 20 at the Washington National Cathedral.
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden, along with other former vice presidents, attended.
Notably absent were current President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who were not invited due to political tensions with the Cheney family.
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden attended Dick Cheney's funeral
Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited
Bush delivered eulogy, praising Cheney's character and service
Biden praised Cheney's commitment to family and values
Cheney's daughter Liz, a vocal Trump critic, also attended
- Who
- Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States
- What
- His funeral and who attended
- Where
- Washington National Cathedral
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Why
- To pay respects to the late former Vice President
Cheney Family's View
Trump Administration's View
Cheney's Legacy
Cheney Family's View
Cheney family views his legacy positively, with Liz Cheney campaigning for Kamala Harris
Trump Administration's View
JD Vance made a pointed remark about Cheney's influence in the Bush administration
Key facts
- Date of Death
- Early October 2023
- Funeral Date
- November 20, 2025
- Funeral Location
- Washington National Cathedral
- Military Honors
- Full military honors
Quotes
A White House official
An unnamed official from the White House
“The reason neither Trump nor Vance attended was simple: neither was invited to the service”
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JD Vance
The current Vice President of the United States
“My condolences go to Dick Cheney and his family. Obviously, there's some political disagreements there.”
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Sources
Dick Cheney’s funeral: Trump and Vance not invited, Bush and Biden set to attend, reports say
Were Trump And Vance Not Invited To Dick Cheney's Funeral? President and VP's Absence Explained
Dick Cheney Funeral: From Bush To Biden, US Honors Conservative Titan; Trump & Vance Not Invited
