At one time it would be hard to imagine that anyone would ever suggest that Cheney was a “RINO.” But by his death on Monday at age 84, the party he served had grown almost unrecognizable, due in large part to the unrestrained excesses of a man Cheney spent his last years forcefully criticizing: President Donald Trump. His presence spoke volumes, as both Cheneys were alone on the GOP side of the aisle as the House of Representatives stood for a moment of silence recognizing the horrific events that had taken place one year ago. However, it was Dick Cheney’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election that ultimately severed any last vestiges of the relationship he once had with the MAGA-dominated Republican Party.
Author: Susan Del Percio
Published at: 2025-11-06 23:16:25
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