A high-profile funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney held at Washington’s National Cathedral saw a significant Democratic presence, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The event drew numerous leading figures from across government and media, such as Rachel Maddow and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Former Vice President Mike Pence and Senate Majority Leader John Thune were also in attendance.
Notably absent from the ceremony were President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, both of whom did not receive invitations. The exclusion reflects lingering divisions, including Cheney’s earlier endorsement of Harris over Trump and the late vice president’s public criticism of the former president’s leadership.