Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies
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Dick Cheney, arguably the most powerful vice president in US history as George W. Bush's number two during the September 11, 2001, attacks and ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, died Monday.Cheney was one of the driving forces behind the decision to invade Iraq following the September 11,
Considered one of the most influential and controversial vice presidents in modern history, Dick Cheney died at the age of 84 on Nov. 3.
President Trump has yet to comment on Dick Cheney’s death. The White House lowered flags on Tuesday morning, though made no major proclamation. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday afternoon only that Trump was "aware" that Dick Cheney died.