This was unexpected.
In a moment that stunned conservatives nationwide, a viral photo from former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral sparked immediate backlash—and serious questions about the current state of American politics.
Rachel Maddow Caught on Camera at Cheney’s Funeral
Liberal MSNBC star Rachel Maddow, long known for attacking Dick Cheney as the “maestro of terror politics,” was photographed sitting in the pews of Washington National Cathedral. And she wasn’t alone.
Right beside her sat Dr. Anthony Fauci, the controversial figure behind America’s COVID mandates. Just two seats away was Democrat strategist James Carville, one of the Left’s most aggressive political operators.
For many conservatives, the image said everything about Washington’s changing alliances.
Even Liberal Reporters Were Shocked
The photo immediately went viral.
New York Times correspondent Peter Baker wrote on X: “If anyone needs proof politics has flipped upside down—Rachel Maddow is at Dick Cheney’s funeral.”
Journalist Glenn Greenwald pointed out that Maddow built her reputation by comparing Cheney to “the worst monsters in history.” Yet today, many on the Left have suddenly embraced him—not because of his record, but because of his opposition to President Donald Trump.
Maddow Suddenly Praises Cheney’s ‘Heroic Stand’
Despite confessing she still disagrees with almost everything Cheney ever did, Maddow called his defense of his daughter—former Rep. Liz Cheney—as she attacked President Trump “a heroic stand.”
Her comments left many conservatives shaking their heads, seeing it as another example of the Left rewriting history when it suits them.
A Washington Power Gathering Like No Other
The funeral attracted some of the biggest names in the political world, including:
- George W. Bush, who delivered a eulogy
- Joe Biden and Jill Biden
- Former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, and Al Gore
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD)
- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
- Senators Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, and Adam Schiff
Even members of the January 6th Committee attended in support of Liz Cheney.
In short, it looked less like a funeral—and more like a reunion of the Washington establishment.
Two Key Names Missing from the Ceremony
Notably absent from the invitation list were:
- President Donald J. Trump
- Vice President JD Vance
Neither was invited.
This comes after both Dick and Liz Cheney endorsed Kamala Harris during the 2024 election—a move seen by many conservatives as the final break with the Republican Party they once helped lead.
