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Cheney’s Death Exposes GOP Rift Over His Post‑9/11 Legacy

Reactions split along lines shaped by the Iraq War and Cheney’s hard‑line post‑9/11 approach.

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Vice President Cheney and President George W Bush riding in back of a limousine smiling, Washington DC, Washington, USA, February 28, 2008. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The former vice president died last week at 84 after a five‑decade career that included service as Ford’s chief of staff, Wyoming congressman, defense secretary and a two‑term vice president.
  • President Trump has not issued public condolences, and his press secretary said flags at the White House were lowered because the law requires it.
  • Republican hawks such as Sens. Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton praised Cheney’s service and national‑security record.
  • Many MAGA‑aligned figures offered no tributes, highlighting tensions after Cheney’s break with Trump and his 2024 pledge to vote for Kamala Harris.
  • Debate over his legacy has resurfaced, focusing on his role in promoting the Iraq invasion and his 'One Percent Doctrine' that urged decisive action on low‑probability threats.