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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Jomar Teves

Dick Cheney Funeral Kickstarts US Presidents' Reunion, Trump 'Uninvited'

Dick Cheney, who died at 84, reshaped the vice presidency through sweeping influence over US policy—yet his personal beliefs often stood in stark contrast to his public actions, defining a legacy of deep political contradictions. (Credit: Screenshot from YouTube)

The funeral of former US vice-president Dick Cheney created a rare reunion of American presidents and political leaders, yet the absence of Donald Trump stood out as the clearest sign of his widening distance from Washington's past power structure.

The event at Washington National Cathedral brought together figures from both parties, offering a portrait of political history gathered to honour one of the most influential and divisive officials of the modern era. The full account of the guest list and ceremony appears in reporting on the Cheney funeral service.

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