Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral has stirred controversy as President Donald Trump was notably absent from the guest list. This exclusion comes amidst ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the Cheney family, highlighting the deep divides within the Republican Party.
According to reports from [Real Clear Politics](https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2025/11/18/trump_hints_at_diplomatic_window_with_maduro_668404.html), Trump has not been invited to the funeral, a decision that underscores the strained relationship between the former president and the Cheney family. The absence of Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the memorial service has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the current state of the GOP.
Former President Joe Biden, who succeeded Cheney as vice president in 2009, is set to attend the funeral, as reported by [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5614588-joe-biden-dick-cheney-funeral-service/). The presence of Biden at the event serves as a stark contrast to the absence of Trump, highlighting the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party and the broader political landscape.
In a [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/us/politics/trump-dick-cheney-funeral.html) article, it was noted that Cheney, a once-powerful Republican figure, publicly announced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris last year, a move that further strained his relationship with Trump. This decision likely played a role in Trump’s exclusion from the funeral, as tensions between the two camps continue to simmer.
The funeral service, which will feature tributes from former President George W. Bush and Cheney’s daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, is expected to be a somber yet politically charged event. The absence of Trump and Vance underscores the deep divisions within the GOP and the broader implications for the party’s future direction.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the exclusion of Trump from Cheney’s funeral serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing power struggles and ideological conflicts within the Republican Party. The event is likely to spark further debates and discussions about the future of the GOP and the role of key figures in shaping its trajectory.
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