Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States, has died

Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial vice presidents in US history, has died at the age of 84.

He is best remembered as the main proponent of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which he defended until the end. As a close advisor to President George W. Bush, he significantly expanded the powers of the White House and the office of the vice president.

His hardline approach to security also included defending interrogation methods that were widely criticized as torture and sparked outrage both at home and abroad.

Cheney's political career included positions as a congressman, secretary of defense, and CEO of the oil company Halliburton, which later led to accusations of conflict of interest. Although he was a conservative icon, he supported gay rights—his daughter Mary is a member of the LGBTQ community.

In his later years, Cheney distinguished himself as a sharp critic of Donald Trump, even declaring that Trump posed “a greater threat to the republic than any other American in history.”

He died in the presence of his wife Lynne and his two daughters Liz and Mary.

(reuters, lup)