Dick Cheney, George W. Bush's Vice President and a Mastermind of the US Invasion of Afghanistan, Dies

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: Cheney served as George W. Bush's Vice President from 2001 to 2009 and was a key figure in US security and military policymaking in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

 

He was one of the main architects of the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq in 2001 and 2003, and played a prominent role in promoting the theory that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, which was later proven to be false.

 

Before becoming vice president, Cheney held positions such as White House Chief of Staff, Congressman from Wyoming, and Secretary of Defense.

 

He was known as a conservative and hardline Republican, but in recent years he has become a vocal critic of Donald Trump and even endorsed Kamala Harris in the election.

 

Cheney was also a staunch supporter of increasing presidential powers, and many considered him the "shadow president" during the Bush era.