Dick Cheney
Republican Former Officials
Summary
Former Vice President under George W. Bush who called Trump the 'greatest threat to our republic' and said he would vote for Kamala Harris in 2024.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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In our nation's 246-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump.
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He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He is a coward. A real man wouldn't lie to his supporters.
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In our nation's history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump. He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He's a coward.
Announcing he will vote for Kamala Harris
Timeline
January 20, 2001
Inaugurated as Vice President
Served under George W. Bush
January 20, 2009
Left office
End of term
August 5, 2022
Called Trump greatest threat to republic
Unprecedented criticism from former GOP VP
September 7, 2024
Announced he will vote for Kamala Harris
Former Republican VP crossing party lines
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- Vice President of the United States (2001-2009)
- Secretary of Defense (1989-1993)
- White House Chief of Staff (1975-1977)
- U.S. Representative from Wyoming (1979-1989)
Awards & Honors
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump is the greatest threat to the republic in U.S. history
- 02 Trump tried to steal the 2020 election
- 03 Trump used lies and violence to stay in power
- 04 Trump is a coward who lies to supporters
Documentation
Sources
News August 5, 2022
Dick Cheney calls Donald Trump a 'coward' in Liz Cheney campaign ad
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dick-cheney-calls-donald-trump-a-coward-in-liz-cheney-campaign-ad/
News September 7, 2024
Dick Cheney says he will vote for Harris
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/07/nx-s1-5104718/dick-cheney-voting-kamala-harris-trump-election
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