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Dick Cheney remembered as defender of country over party at D.C. funeral

Nbcwashington · · 853 words · By Calvin Woodward; The Associated Press; NBC Staff
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Washington National Cathedral on Thursday hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who in later years became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump.

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What happened

Washington National Cathedral on Thursday hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who in later years became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump.

Why it matters

Trump, who has been publicly silent about Cheney’s death Nov.

Common ground

3, and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to the memorial service, a senior White House official confirmed to NBC News.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Claim 1: “Liz Cheney, his eldest daughter, [was among the eulogists]”
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Multiple sources, including YouTube and iHeart, confirm that Liz Cheney delivered a eulogy at the service.
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web search NEUTRAL — Liz Cheney eulogized her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, at his Washington National Cathedral funeral service.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW0IuKqN4Ao
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web search NEUTRAL — Liz Cheney, delivered a eulogy, as did former President George W. Bush.Cheney served as a key adviser on the defense and foreign policies of two Bush administrations, including overseeing the invasion…
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — George W. Bush eulogized Cheney, describing him as a "solid and rare and reliable" public servant whose "talent and his restraint" exceeded his ego. Bush praised Cheney's ability to "lift the standard…
https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-11-20-george-w-bush-liz-…
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Claim 2: “Liz Cheney served as vice chair of the Democratic-led special House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol”
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Claim 3: “Two ex-presidents came: Republican George W. Bush... and Democrat Joe Biden”
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Multiple sources confirm that both former President George W. Bush and former President Joe Biden attended the service.
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web search NEUTRAL — Former President Joseph R. Biden will attend Thursday’s memorial service for former Vice President Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral, which will feature remarks from another former pres…
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/19/biden-atten…
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web search NEUTRAL — President #DonaldTrump, First Lady Melania and Vice President JD Vance were notably not invited. #news #newsweek #politics.
https://www.tiktok.com/@newsweek/video/7574878181736434958
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden attended, showing a bipartisan display of respect. Bush eulogized Cheney, recalling their time together.Dick Cheney memorial service: Bush, Biden, Kamala…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/w…
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Claim 4: “she was stripped of her Republican leadership position and ultimately defeated in a 2022 Republican primary in Wyoming”
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Claim 5: “He advocated for the U.S. invasion of Iraq on the basis of what proved to be faulty intelligence”
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Claim 6: “He died at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said.”
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Claim 7: “last year, it did not sit well with Trump when Cheney said he would vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in the presidential election”
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Claim 8: “Biden greeted Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell... and his wife, former labor and transportation secretary Elaine Chao. Behind them sat Rep. Nancy Pelosi”
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Web search results from the Independent and other sources confirm the presence of Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao, and Nancy Pelosi.
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web search NEUTRAL — Elaine Lan Chao is a Taiwanese-American businesswoman and former government official who served as United States secretary of labor in the administration of George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and as Uni…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Chao
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web search NEUTRAL — Biden’s big U-turn on Dick Cheney as he attends funeral on his 83rd birthday. Independent Staff. Thursday 20 November 2025 21:02 GMT.Other prominent figures present were Kamala Harris, Mike Pence , Al…
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/dick-cheney-fune…
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web search NEUTRAL — Elaine Chao, 69, served as the US secretary of transportation under former President Donald Trump. Elaine Chao speaks in Congress, with Mitch McConnell visible in the background.
https://www.businessinsider.com/mitch-mcconnell-elaine-chao-…
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Claim 9: “Yet he kept winning elections as a Wyoming congressman for years after that.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm or deny if Dick Cheney served as a congressman for Wyoming.
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Claim 10: “Dick Cheney branded Trump a “coward” who “tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him.””
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Claim 11: “former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris and Mike Pence chatting side by side in their pew with Al Gore and Dan Quayle together behind them”
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Multiple sources confirm the attendance of Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore, and Dan Quayle.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cheney served as the 46th vice president for two terms, from 2001 to 2009, alongside Republican President George W. Bush. Bush called Cheney's death "a loss to the nation and a sorrow to his friends" …
https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/dick-cheneys-funeral-serv…
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web search NEUTRAL — The BriefFormer VP Dick Cheney honored Thursday at a memorial service in Washington.George W. Bush eulogized Cheney, while Biden, Harris, Pence, Gore, and Quayle attended....attended, as did former Vi…
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/dick-cheney-remembered-wash…
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web search NEUTRAL — Every living former vice president -- Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore and Dan Quayle -- were in attendance, along with generals, foreign dignitaries and Supreme Court justices.
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20251120-us-honors-…
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Claim 12: “Others delivering tributes at Thursday’s funeral are Cheney’s longtime cardiologist, Jonathan Reiner; former NBC News correspondent Pete Williams... and the former vice president’s grandchildren”
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While the claim mentions Jonathan Reiner and Pete Williams, the provided evidence for this specific claim consists of generic Wikipedia entries for the name 'Jonathan' and biblical references, providing no confirmation of these specific individuals delivering tributes at the funeral.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן, Standard: Yehōnatan / Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān / Yōnāṯān[1]) is a common name given to males which means " YHWH has given" in Hebrew. [2][3] The earliest kno…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_(name)
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 2, 2026 · Jonathan, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) books 1 and 2 Samuel, the eldest son of King Saul. Jonathan’s intrepidity and fidelity to his friend, the future king David, make him one of…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jonathan
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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2025 · Jonathan is often used as a boy name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Jonathan.
https://www.parents.com/jonathan-name-meaning-origin-popular…
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Claim 13: “Cheney’s death Nov. 3”
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The provided Wikipedia snippet explicitly lists Dick Cheney's death date as November 3, 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dick Cheney ... Richard Bruce Cheney[a] (January 30, 1941 - November 3, 2025) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States under President Geor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cheney
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web search NEUTRAL — Dick Cheney, widely regarded as the most powerful vice president in U.S. history, died on Monday evening at the age of 84, his family said in a statement. Mr. Cheney served under President George ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/us/politics/dick-cheney-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dick-cheney-former-vice-preside…
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Claim 14: “Trump, who has been publicly silent about Cheney’s death Nov. 3, and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to the memorial service”
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Reuters and other news sources explicitly state that Donald Trump and JD Vance were not invited to the funeral service.
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web search NEUTRAL — WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to Thursday's funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney, according to a White House official.
https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-vance-not-invited-dick-16…
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web search NEUTRAL — Trump Was Not Invited to Cheney’s Memorial Service. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a once-powerful Republican, turned on Mr. Trump last year by announcing he would vote for Vice President Kamala H…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/us/politics/trump-dick-ch…
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump and JD Vance snubbed for Dick Cheney’s funeral. 19 hours ago.Trump and Vance not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral, but all four living former vice presidents attending.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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Claim 15: “Washington National Cathedral on Thursday hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm a funeral service for Dick Cheney was held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Nov 20, 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tell us: We want your thoughts in our 2025 Audience Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/rq1ec4T4zVIn our news wrap Thursday, a funeral service for former ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrWy_3B2rtY
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web search NEUTRAL — Bipartisan memorial honors Dick Cheney at Washington National Cathedral. 18 hours ago. Save for later.Dick Cheney's funeral was held today.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, walks past her fathers casket after speaking a tribute, during the funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney, at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 i…
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/11/20/mourning-d…
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Claim 16: “The White House lowered its flags to half-staff after Cheney's death”
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Claim 17: “Cheney had lived with heart disease for decades and, after the Bush administration, with a heart transplant.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding Dick Cheney's heart disease or heart transplant history.
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