On Thursday, in Washington, DC, the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, an influential politician during the pre-MAGA era, will take place. Over 1,000 guests are expected at the ceremony, including former presidents and vice presidents, Supreme Court justices, and Cabinet members from both parties.
Cheney, who passed away on November 3, served as vice president from 2001 to 2009 and had a controversial role in American politics, especially in the context of the Iraq war. Although he was a supporter of Trump in 2016, Cheney later criticized him, which led to Trump's exclusion from the ceremony. Despite the current polarization, the funeral reflects a time when politicians paid their respects regardless of political affiliation.