Trump Not Invited to Cheney’s Funeral

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral, set for Thursday morning at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., will not have President Donald Trump in attendance, according to Axios. While it’s common for a sitting U.S. president to attend the funerals of past presidents and vice presidents, Trump’s relationship with Cheney’s family has been, well, complicated in recent years.

Notably, Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney, played a significant role in leading the House investigation regarding Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Interestingly, both Liz and her father had supported Kamala Harris during her 2024 presidential campaign.

Cheney, who passed away earlier this month at 84, had a long and notable career as a Republican lawmaker, serving in various high-profile roles, including Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff.

His family released a statement saying, “Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, passed away last night, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lynn, and his daughters, Liz and Mary.” They indicated that he died due to complications from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease.

The statement added, “Dick Cheney served our country for decades as White House Chief of Staff, a Congressman from Wyoming, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President of the United States.” It went on to highlight his values and his love for his family, expressing gratitude for all he had done for the nation.

Cheney struggled with heart disease throughout his life, experiencing five heart attacks. In 2012, he received a heart transplant after being on the waiting list for nearly two years.

Having served two terms as Vice President under George W. Bush, Cheney was a powerful and, at times, controversial figure in American politics, especially regarding the “war on terror” and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.