Thursday, November 20, 2025-President Donald Trump and current Vice President J.D. Vance was notably absent from the invitation list for Dick Cheney’s funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral on Thursday.
The event drew high-profile attendees including former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush, as well as former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris and Mike Pence. The service highlighted Cheney’s enduring influence, while leaving out figures who were politically at odds with him.
Cheney, who passed away on November 3 at age 84, was a vocal critic of Trump and endorsed his opponent in the 2024 election. The exclusion of Trump and Vance underscores the political divide, signaling that Cheney’s memorial favored those aligned with traditional bipartisan and establishment figures. The funeral became a stage for showcasing unity among former leaders outside the current administration’s inner circle.
The absence of Trump and Vance also generated immediate attention in political circles and media coverage. While White House flags were lowered to half-staff and condolences were expressed, the snub is being read as a pointed statement on Cheney’s legacy and the kind of leadership he represented.
With all four living former vice presidents in attendance, the ceremony reinforced Cheney’s historical weight in U.S. politics, highlighting an establishment-focused message in contrast to the current political climate.
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