Former Vice President Dick Cheney Passes Away at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. His family announced that he passed away on Monday due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney, a prominent figure in American politics, served as vice president under his son, George W. Bush, from 2001 to 2009, and was a significant force behind many of the administration’s policies, particularly the controversial invasion of Iraq.

Born on January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheney rose to prominence in the Republican Party. Prior to his vice presidency, he held key roles, including Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush during the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s. Cheney’s tenure was marked by his hardline stance on national security and foreign policy, which earned him both staunch supporters and fierce critics.

Political Legacy and Family Support

In recent years, Cheney became a vocal supporter of his daughter, Liz Cheney, particularly during her role as a key Republican critic of former President Donald Trump. Liz Cheney’s outspoken stance on Trump’s actions surrounding the January 6, 2021

Cheney’s influence extended beyond his official roles. He was often seen as a symbol of the Republican Party’s shift toward a more aggressive foreign policy stance in the post-9/11 era. His decisions and public statements continue to resonate in current political discussions, particularly regarding national security and the legacy of U.S. military interventions.