Bush lauds Dick Cheney as a 'thinker and listener' at funeral

Published: 11/20/2025
Bush lauds Dick Cheney as a 'thinker and listener' at funeral
Former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral in Washington DC brought together Democrats and Republicans to mourn a key figure in US politics. Cheney, who passed away at 84, was honored by former President George W Bush, who praised him as a "thinker and listener." Cheney, known for his role in shaping US responses to 9/11 and the Iraq War, received accolades from both sides of the political spectrum at the ceremony. Despite recent political divides, Cheney was remembered for his commitment to the Constitution and his service as Vice President.