In an age when politics often bends to the winds of fashion and weakness, the name Dick Cheney still stands as a pillar of unflinching resolve — a man who understood that American leadership is not a privilege, but a sacred duty.

As Vice President under George W. Bush, Cheney was more than a political figure; he was a strategist of conviction. His leadership during one of the most turbulent decades in American history — the post-9/11 era — set the tone for what true national defense means. Cheney never apologized for defending the homeland. He believed, as every patriot should, that peace is secured only through strength, clarity, and courage.

Today, under the renewed spirit of Donald J. Trump’s America First movement, Cheney’s legacy resonates once again. Trump, like Cheney, rejects the timid globalism that weakens nations. Both men share an unwavering belief in the primacy of American sovereignty, the protection of its people, and the preservation of its values.

Cheney faced criticism for his toughness — but history will remember that toughness as foresight. When others hesitated, Cheney acted. When others doubted, he decided. That kind of resolve is the same energy we see now rekindled in President Trump’s leadership — a bold return to unapologetic American strength.

As we commemorate Dick Cheney’s lifetime of service, we also celebrate the continuity of his spirit — now embodied in a movement determined to rebuild, protect, and defend the United States against every internal and external threat. Cheney helped write the doctrine of American resilience; Trump is living it.

Together, their visions remind us that the true measure of a nation lies not in how it bends, but in how it stands.

America strong. America proud. America first — always. 🇺🇸