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
“This, by the way, is a pretty sick establishment.”
— Newt Gingrich
January 27, 2012   •   Gingrich describing Washington's political establishment.
Fox News On the Record
“You're not a reporter.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Directed at a reporter during a White House exchange.
White House
“Trump is keen on this power.”
— Michael Cohen
September 1, 2020   •   Cohen discussing Trump's expressed admiration for authoritarian leaders.
MSNBC Rachel Maddow interview
“We will deport you if you're here illegally.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 29, 2025
White House Press Briefing
“The FCC should require more transparency from Big Tech.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr advocated disclosure requirements concerning technology companies' content-moderation practices.
Project 2025 — Mandate for Leadership
“Should people who have been part of the riots on January 6, should they be charged for their actions when they break the law? Yeah.”
— Sean Hannity
September 1, 2021
Hannity / Fox News
“I am committed to ensuring the greatest possible degree of transparency.”
— Bill Barr
April 18, 2019   •   Barr discussing release of the Mueller report.
Department of Justice
“We will come hard.”
— Alina Habba
February 16, 2024   •   Habba discussing continued legal and political opposition to Trump's prosecutors and critics.
Fox News — Hannity
“Religion was indispensable to sustaining our free system of government.”
— Bill Barr
October 11, 2019   •   Barr describing what he viewed as the Founders' understanding of religion.
Notre Dame Religious Liberty Address
“For one reason it's really heavy.”
— Donald Trump
February 21, 2025   •   Trump explaining why he thought the gold probably remained at Fort Knox.
White House Governors Working Session
“We are here to do a job, not keep a job.”
— Matt Gaetz
October 10, 2026   •   Gaetz discussing conflict with House leadership.
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“Kyle: if you want an internship, reach out to me.”
— Matt Gaetz
November 19, 2021   •   Instagram post about Kyle Rittenhouse.
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“I understand money better than anybody.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump making a broad claim about his financial expertise during the presidential campaign.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“The media creates villains.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing narrative framing in political journalism.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“I was having fun.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump later defending his decision to toss paper-towel rolls into a crowd during his Puerto Rico hurricane-relief visit.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“Believe me.”
— Donald Trump
November 12, 2015   •   Trump emphasizing his claim that he knew more about ISIS than military generals.
Trump Campaign Rally — Fort Dodge, Iowa
“Let's strengthen Buy America.”
— Josh Hawley
April 20, 2023   •   Hawley advocating domestic purchasing requirements.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“It's old.”
— Donald Trump
July 29, 2025   •   Trump describing the existing presidential aircraft while defending plans for a replacement.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“We will stop Kamala Harris' regime.”
— Alina Habba
September 6, 2024   •   Habba using the term "regime" to describe the Biden-Harris administration while campaigning for Trump.
Donald Trump New York Press Conference
“I have no obligation to be honest with the media.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski's widely reported statement during sworn testimony before the House Judiciary Committee after being confronted with an inaccurate previous media statement.
House Judiciary Committee