KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
In Their Own Words

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A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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5728 quotes
“We love you to death.”
— Eric Trump
February 24, 2016   •   Eric addressing his father during a campaign rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Virginia Beach, Virginia
“Accountability matters.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing the purpose of the House Oversight Committee.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“Joe Biden has taken action after action to further his family's plans to get rich.”
— James Comer
March 20, 2024   •   Comer's allegation during an impeachment inquiry hearing. Biden denied using public office to enrich his family.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“Steal the election in Atlanta.”
— Newt Gingrich
November 4, 2020   •   Gingrich alleged Democrats were stealing the presidential election in Atlanta. Georgia conducted recounts and audits that confirmed Biden's victory.
Fox News — The Ingraham Angle
“He's worked hard and we're all very happy for him.”
— Sean Hannity
January 10, 2022   •   Hannity discussing Jesse Watters.
Hannity / Fox News
“Joe Biden opened the border.”
— Josh Hawley
May 14, 2024   •   Hawley's characterization of Biden administration immigration policy. Biden did not describe his policy as an open border.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Iowans know the rhetoric doesn't match reality.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 7, 2023   •   Grassley criticizing Biden's economic messaging.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“Being LGBT does not make you less human.”
— Hillary Clinton
December 6, 2011
U.S. Department of State
“Our deficit was out of control.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 5, 2017   •   Lewandowski summarizing Trump's criticism of federal fiscal policy.
Breitbart News Daily
“Donald Trump changed American politics forever.”
— Corey Lewandowski
October 3, 2026   •   Lewandowski discussing Trump's impact on the Republican Party and American political campaigning.
Corey Lewandowski media interview
“A member of Congress who receives classified briefings was sleeping with the enemy, this is unacceptable.”
— Lauren Boebert
November 17, 2021   •   House floor speech.
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“That's called aiding and abetting.”
— Sean Hannity
October 3, 2026   •   Hannity characterizing Biden's failure, in Hannity's view, to enforce immigration law. This was not a finding that Biden committed the criminal offense of aiding and abetting.
Hannity / Fox News
“But other than that, I think they're quite good, right?”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump sarcastically concluding a list of his objections to wind turbines.
Donald Trump Public Remarks
“I'm a Christian and I say it proudly, we should be Christian nationalists.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
July 1, 2022
Next News Network interview
“Holy hell to pay.”
— Lindsey Graham
July 1, 2017   •   Graham warning Trump against firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“COVID became political.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing partisan disagreements surrounding pandemic policies.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“We are going to hold those lies accountable.”
— Karoline Leavitt
February 12, 2025   •   Leavitt was defending the administration's decision to restrict an outlet's access during a dispute over terminology for the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America.
Reuters / White House briefing
“My father always used to say turn off the lights, son.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2025   •   Trump contrasting his father's advice about conserving electricity with AI's enormous electricity requirements.
Artificial Intelligence Policy Speech — Washington, D.C.
“We've got to end it.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham calling for an end to efforts to overturn the 2020 election result.
Congressional Record
“Our country needs him.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise expressing his political support for Trump after the assassination attempt.
Fox News