What Trump took from Dick Cheney's political playbook
Published: 11/4/2025

Former Vice President Dick Cheney's extensive use of presidential power post-9/11 influenced Donald Trump's political strategy. While the two men clashed personally, Trump has adopted Cheney's playbook to push his national agenda, despite disagreements on specific policies. Cheney's legacy of expanding executive authority and using tools such as military power and surveillance now mirror Trump's approach, showcasing a continuation of Cheney's influence on presidential actions.



