Former Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84, Leaving Complex Legacy

{ "script": "Former Vice President Dick Cheney died on November 3rd, 2025, at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, as confirmed by his family. Cheney, often regarded as one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, served under President George W.

Bush from 2001 to 2009. His tenure was marked by significant events such as the September 11 attacks and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, which he played a central role in orchestrating. Cheney's approach to foreign policy emphasized preemptive military action and a robust executive power, especially in response to perceived threats in the post-9/11 era, which included controversial practices like enhanced interrogation techniques and warrantless surveillance.

These decisions have left a complex and contentious legacy, with many critics labeling him a war criminal due to the Iraq War, which was justified by claims of weapons of mass destruction that were later proven false.

His support for aggressive military action shifted public opinion against him, particularly as the Iraq War dragged on and U.S. casualties mounted. Indeed, Cheney's predictions of a swift victory in Iraq proved overly optimistic, leading to a protracted conflict that resulted in thousands of American deaths and significant turmoil in the region.

Even after leaving office, Cheney remained a polarizing figure, often criticizing the direction of the Republican Party, particularly during the Trump administration. His daughter, Liz Cheney, faced backlash from the party after voting to impeach Trump, which led Dick Cheney to publicly denounce Trump, stating, 'In our nation's 246-year history, there has never been an individual who was a greater threat to our republic than Donald