Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies
Dick Cheney, George Bush’s former vice president, was one of the most powerful and controversial figures in American history.
- Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia, heart disease, and vascular disease.
- As of noon on Nov. 4, President Donald Trump had not publicly commented on Cheney’s death.
- The White House lowered its flag to half-staff in honor of the former vice president.
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Dick Cheney have had a heated exchange in recent years, but what does Trump have to say about Cheney’s death?
Cheney died on November 3 at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease, his family announced in a statement. Cheney, who served as vice president under President George W. Bush, was widely considered the most powerful and controversial vice president in American history due to his hawkish approach to his job and role as the chief architect of the Iraq War.
Cheney has long been a prominent conservative figure, but she broke away from supporting Trump after the January 6, 2021, riot. He said he would vote for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Here’s what we know about Trump’s reaction to Cheney’s death.
What did President Trump say about Dick Cheney’s death?
As of noon on Nov. 4, President Trump had not publicly commented on Cheney’s death.
President Trump posted on Truth Social on November 4th, calling for an end to the filibuster, calling Jews “stupid” for voting for Zoran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election, and bashing MSNBC host Joe Scarborough.
The White House has scheduled a press conference for 1 p.m., but lawmakers did not immediately respond to requests for comment. However, the White House lowered flags to half-staff, according to Poole’s report.
Who is Dick Cheney?
Cheney was a powerful and controversial vice president during the second Bush administration. He had a reputation as a hawk, and was a major driving force behind the Iraq War, drafting energy policy and pushing for expansion of executive power.
A Republican congressman from Wyoming and secretary of defense to President George H.W. Bush in the 1980s, Mr. Cheney’s first high-profile role in Washington was as deputy chief of staff and later White House chief of staff to President Gerald Ford.
“Dick was a calm and steady presence in the White House in the midst of great national challenges,” President Bush said in a statement. “I relied on his honest and straightforward advice, and he always gave me his best.”
Cheney is survived by his wife, Lynne, daughters Mary and Liz Cheney, and several grandchildren.
Dick Cheney talks politics, diplomacy in 2015 USA TODAY interview
Dick and Liz Cheney talk about global diplomacy and U.S. politics in a 2015 interview with USA TODAY.
“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who loved our country and taught his children and grandchildren the values of courage, honor, love, kindness and the life of fly fishing,” his family said in a statement. “We are immeasurably grateful for all that Dick Cheney did for our country, and we are immeasurably blessed to have loved and been loved by this noble giant.”
Who was Dick Cheney’s vice president?
Mr. Cheney served as vice president under former President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.
How old was Dick Cheney?
Mr. Cheney died at the age of 84.
Both Trump and Bush are 79 years old. Former President Joe Biden is 82 years old.
Contributor: Francesca Chambers Melina Cahn, Sarah D. Wyer, Joey Garrison, Susan Page, David Jackson, USA TODAY
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