KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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5728 quotes
“China likely caused this virus and spread it to the entire world.”
— Sean Hannity
May 25, 2021   •   Hannity discussing COVID-19 origins. The precise origin of SARS-CoV-2 remains unresolved; U.S. intelligence agencies and scientists have reached differing assessments about zoonotic spillover and a possible laboratory-related origin.
Fox News — Hannity
“In any age, the so-called progressives treat politics as their religion.”
— Bill Barr
November 15, 2019   •   Barr's characterization of progressive politics.
Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention
“He's ethically compromised.”
— Sean Hannity
April 4, 2022   •   Hannity's allegation concerning President Biden amid reporting about Hunter Biden's business activities. Investigations documented Hunter Biden's business dealings but did not establish that Joe Biden personally participated in his son's criminal conduct.
Fox News — Hannity
“I'm okay with it because I liked Doctor Martin Luther King.”
— Donald Trump
August 8, 2024   •   Trump concluding his comparison between his January 6 crowd and Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 audience.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“We're going to follow the law.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba discussing federal prosecution policy.
Alina Habba public remarks
“And, in essence, at his direction.”
— Michael Cohen
May 14, 2024   •   Cohen's testimony concerning his previous false statements. This was Cohen's characterization of Trump's role.
People v. Trump trial testimony
“Attack, attack, attack — never defend.”
— Roger Stone
October 3, 2026   •   One of Stone's political rules, quoted in a New Yorker profile.
The New Yorker
“President Trump secured the border.”
— Chuck Grassley
April 29, 2025   •   Grassley's assessment of Trump's immigration policies during the first 100 days of his second term.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“President Trump does not bluff.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt discussing Trump's threats and negotiating posture.
White House / CNN archival transcript
“I was so stunned by the conversation that I just took it in.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey discussing Trump's Flynn comments.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“Follow the Bidens' tangled web of financial transactions.”
— James Comer
April 17, 2023   •   Comer describing his committee's investigation of financial records involving Biden family members and associates.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“Life is risk.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing COVID-19 restrictions and personal decision-making.
Fox News — The Five
“Our ports are often the first line of defense in protecting Americans.”
— Pam Bondi
February 17, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice
“I don’t think I’ve ever met Kim Jong Un.”
— Kristi Noem
October 8, 2026   •   Noem after a disputed anecdote about meeting Kim appeared in her book.
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“Government doesn't make money.”
— Jeanine Pirro
June 30, 2018   •   Pirro discussing taxation and spending.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“President Trump and his entire administration stand fully behind the heroic men and women of ICE.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026
White House Press Briefing
“Trying to stop transnational criminal organizations.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum discussing National Guard operations at the southern border.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“This is just national suicide, man.”
— Dan Bongino
March 25, 2023   •   Bongino was criticizing U.S. energy and foreign-policy choices while discussing Russia, China and the Middle East.
Fox News — Fox & Friends Weekend