Former Vice President Dick Cheney died on November 3, 2025, at age 84 due to complications from pneumonia, cardiac, and vascular disease. Flags across the United States and at federal buildings have been flown at half-staff since his death, following statutory law, which mandates that flags remain lowered from the day of death until interment. Cheney served as the 46th Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and was a prominent, controversial figure in U.S. politics, known for his role in the War on Terror and the establishment of the 'unitary executive theory.' Despite the widespread mourning, President Donald Trump has not publicly addressed Cheney's death, nor issued a proclamation for flags to be lowered, although his press secretary stated that Trump was 'aware' and that flags were lowered 'in accordance with statutory law.' Similarly, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has not commented on Cheney's passing or issued any proclamations, although he has ordered flags to be lowered in honor of other notable figures and events. Several prominent Florida politicians, including Jeb Bush and Senator Rick Scott, issued statements praising Cheney's service and patriotism. Cheney's funeral arrangements have not been publicly announced, and it remains uncertain whether he will lie in state at the Capitol. The U.S. Flag Code specifies that flags should be raised briskly to the top before being lowered slowly to half-staff, and they should remain at half-staff until interment. The period of mourning for Cheney's death is expected to last until November 14.