Fox News halted as George Bush met with harsh backlash for three-word Dick Cheney tribute

Fox News’ coverage of former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral included a widely discussed moment when George W. Bush delivered a eulogy honoring the man who served as his vice president for both terms.

During his remarks, Bush praised Cheney’s judgment, discipline, and steady presence. He recalled how Cheney initially tried to talk him out of choosing him as VP, saying he wanted Bush to have every reason not to select him. Bush said he ultimately trusted his instincts, adding that even his father supported the choice. He described Cheney as “solid,” “reliable,” and someone whose “talent and restraint exceeded his ego.”

Bush went on to call Cheney “a decent, honorable man” and said history would remember him as one of the most dedicated public servants of his generation.

But the reaction online showed a very different perspective.

Many critics pointed to Cheney’s legacy in the Iraq War, the use of false intelligence, and the long-term consequences of those decisions. Several users on X argued that praising Cheney without acknowledging the broader impact of his policies ignores the tremendous human and financial cost of the war. Others said that the glowing tribute felt detached from the historical record and the public’s opinion of the Bush-Cheney era.

Some comments were harsh, reflecting the deep divide over Cheney’s role in U.S. foreign policy. Others used dark humor to express frustration about the legacy of that administration.

In Cheney’s later years, he remained a staunch conservative but became increasingly estranged from today’s Republican Party due to his outspoken criticism of Donald Trump, whom he called “the greatest threat to the republic.” Notably, neither Trump nor Vice President JD Vance attended the funeral.

The strong contrast between Bush’s warm eulogy and public reactions shows just how sharply Americans continue to disagree about Cheney’s place in history especially as debates over foreign policy, truth in government, and the direction of modern conservatism continue to shape national politics.