Former President Joe Biden will join several prominent figures Thursday at Washington National Cathedral for Dick Cheney's funeral, marking a rare moment of bipartisan respect amid America's polarized political landscape.

A Gathering of Political Heavyweights

Cheney, who died earlier this month at 84 from complications of pneumonia, served as one of the most influential vice presidents in modern American history. His funeral is drawing senior figures from both political parties, according to reports.

Biden confirmed his attendance and praised Cheney as a public servant "guided by a strong set of conservative values." The two men spent years on opposite sides of policy debates, but Biden found common ground in their shared view of family.

"While we didn't agree on much, he believed, as I do, that family is the beginning, middle and end," Biden said in a statement following Cheney's death.

Former President George W. Bush, under whom Cheney served for two terms as vice president, is scheduled to deliver a tribute at the service. Cheney's daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, and his grandchildren will also speak. It remains unclear whether other former presidents will attend.

Trump's Notable Absence From Condolences

Former President Barack Obama issued condolences to the Cheney family, but President Donald Trump has not publicly commented on Cheney's passing. The silence is notable given the political tensions between Trump and the Cheney family.

Cheney endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump in the 2024 presidential race, a move that marked a stark break from party lines. White House secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was "aware" of Cheney's death and that flags were lowered to half-staff "in accordance with statutory law."

Tributes Pour In From Political Leaders

Several political figures offered public condolences after Cheney's death, praising his decades of service and lasting influence on American politics.

Ex-Florida Governor Jeb Bush called Cheney "a wonderful person and a great patriot." Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) described him as "a giant in American politics" whose impact will endure for decades.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) highlighted Cheney's commitment to a strong military, free markets and American leadership, while Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) noted his devotion to both family and country.

The Thursday service will cap a career spanning multiple administrations and shaping American foreign policy for generations.