Liberal MS NOW host Rachel Maddow went viral Thursday after she was spotted at the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Maddow, who once called Cheney "the maestro of terror politics," was seen in the pews of Washington National Cathedral sitting next to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Two seats over was veteran Democratic strategist James Carville. 

The image of Maddow appearing at Cheney's memorial service caught many by surprise. 

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"If anybody needed more evidence of how politics have changed in America: Rachel Maddow is at Dick Cheney's funeral," New York Times correspondent Peter Baker reacted on X.

"Maddow's career as a commentator began during Bush/Cheney, when she'd frequently compare Cheney to the worst monsters in history (I was on her programs when she said it)," independent journalist Glenn Greenwald posted. "For so many liberals, Cheney is now rehabilitated despite regretting nothing: solely for opposing Trump."

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"I got a hug from Rachel Maddow at Dick Cheney’s funeral. Cue the pigs flying," The New Yorker's Susan Glasser wrote.

As she was leaving the funeral, Maddow said Cheney had changed the country "in ways that I almost 100 percent disagree with" but that she admired how he rallied behind his daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy, when she took on President Donald Trump in recent years, according to a report from The Washington Post. 

"I think it was a really heroic stand, it’s humbling to me," Maddow said. "You know, we contain multitudes."

Maddow did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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Cheney's funeral drew some of the biggest names in politics. Joining former President George W. Bush, who gave a eulogy honoring his running mate, were former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden, former Vice Presidents Kamala Harris, Mike Pence and Al Gore, as well as several prominent lawmakers like Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif. Several members of the House Jan. 6 Committee were also in attendance in support of his daughter, who served as vice chair. 

Absent from the service were Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who were not invited to attend. 

Dick and Liz Cheney famously endorsed Harris during the 2024 presidential election.

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First responders across Los Angeles County are mourning the death of an Alhambra police officer who was killed in the line of duty early Thursday after a police pursuit ended in a violent crash. 

Officer Alec Sanders, 28, was on duty around 3 a.m. when Alhambra officers began pursuing an SUV with three suspects, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles.

During the chase, the suspect's vehicle slammed into Sanders’ patrol SUV, the impact so severe that a female suspect was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet reported.

The front of Sanders’ patrol vehicle was crushed, and the airbags deployed. He was found unconscious and not breathing inside his SUV and rushed about four miles to Los Angeles General Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead several hours later.

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Alhambra Police Chief Garrett Kennedy said Sanders had volunteered to cover an overnight shift for another officer that night.

The department described Sanders as "a dedicated public servant, a trusted partner, and a caring friend."

"He was known for his unwavering reliability and deep sense of discipline both on and off duty, leaving a lasting impact on those who served alongside him," Alhambra police wrote on Facebook. "He answered the call to serve and protect, and he did so with honor, integrity, and courage. His sacrifice will forever be remembered."

Sanders had joined the Alhambra Police Department in April 2025 after serving one year with the Long Beach Police Department.

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A somber procession accompanied his body to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office later Thursday. 

Video from FOX 11 LA showed dozens of police officers walking behind the van carrying Sanders, with more first responders – from various police and fire agencies – lining the street outside the hospital to pay their respects.

Sanders is survived by his fiancée, his parents and two younger siblings.

"We ask that you keep his family, loved ones, and our department in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We sincerely appreciate the overwhelming support from our law enforcement partners and community members. Thank you for standing with us as we honor Officer Sanders’ life and service," Alhambra police wrote on Facebook.