Dick Cheney

Richard Bruce Cheney (born January 30, 1941) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Cheney's political career began in the 1970s when he served as U.S. Representative from Wyoming. He later held prominent positions as the White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford and as Secretary of Defense under President George H. W. Bush during the Gulf War. As Vice President, Cheney was a key architect of the Bush administration's foreign policy, particularly the War on Terror following the September 11 attacks and the invasion of Iraq. His tenure was marked by significant controversy, as critics challenged various executive power decisions and foreign policy choices. Despite the controversies, Cheney remained a influential voice in Republican politics. After leaving office, he has remained active in political commentary and has been a notable elder statesman in the conservative movement, though his relationship with the Republican Party became strained in recent years over disagreements regarding Donald Trump.