Let’s unpack his legacy 👇
Read this especially if you care about political power, the post-9/11 era, or how one man redefined Washington’s backrooms.
📰 What Happened
Dick Cheney died Monday night from complications of pneumonia and heart disease. His family called him “a noble giant of a man.”
🇺🇸 Why He Mattered
As vice president under George W. Bush, Cheney turned the VP office into a command post, driving the Iraq War, expanded surveillance, and secret detention programs. He was often seen as the administration’s true strategist.
🧠 The Long Shadow
Supporters call him steadfast. Critics call him the architect of a disastrous war. Either way, Cheney embodied raw executive power.
🗣️ The Later Years
After office, he broke ranks with Trump, backing daughter Liz Cheney as she investigated Jan 6. His last political act? Endorsing Kamala Harris over Trump.
🧩 The Bottom Line
Dick Cheney defined an era of fear, force, and control, and left a blueprint still shaping American politics. Did he protect America or permanently change its moral compass?
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