In Wyoming in the 1960s, a young man named Dick Cheney starts off as an electrical worker, but after some personal struggles and encouragement from his wife, Lynne, he shifts his focus to politics. Cheney quickly ascends the power ladder in Washington D.C., starting as an intern during the Nixon administration. Under the mentorship of Donald Rumsfeld, Cheney becomes more politically savvy and ambitious, holding various governmental positions and eventually becoming the youngest White House Chief of Staff in history during Ford's presidency. His career, marked by a pragmatic and ruthless approach to politics, is briefly interrupted by setbacks, including health issues.

With his political influence growing, Cheney aligns himself with the Republican establishment, serving as a congressman and then as Secretary of Defense under President George H. W. Bush, where he plays key roles during critical events like the Gulf War. In the late 1990s, he enters the private sector as the CEO of a large corporation, only to return to politics when he is chosen to be the running mate for the Republican presidential candidate, George W. Bush. As the vice-presidential candidate, Cheney negotiates for expanded powers, effectively reshaping the role and influence of the vice presidency in American government forever, setting the stage for an era where his impact on global politics, economy, and the country's internal affairs will be unparalleled and deeply felt.