Barack Obama was reportedly invited to Dick Cheney's funeral but did not attend, and neither did Michelle Obama.

Attendance and Invitations

• Reports confirm that both Barack and Michelle Obama were invited to the funeral but chose not to attend for reasons that remain unclear.

• The funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral, with many former presidents and vice presidents present, including George W. Bush, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, Al Gore, and Dan Quayle.

• Notably, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited, and former President Bill Clinton also missed the service due to a scheduling conflict.

Obama Response and Public Statement

• Barack Obama issued a public statement after Cheney's death, expressing respect for Cheney's public service and sending condolences to the family.

• Michelle Obama has missed other high-profile events recently, and no specific reason was given for their absence at Cheney's funeral.

Protocol and Precedent

• There is no formal requirement for former presidents or first ladies to attend vice presidential funerals, though many do attend.

• The Obamas have skipped vice presidential funerals before, such as Walter Mondale’s in 2022.

In summary, Obama was indeed invited to Cheney’s funeral, but he did not attend.