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
“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
“I was having fun, they were having fun.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump defending his behavior during the Puerto Rico hurricane-relief visit.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“Joe Biden showed up.”
— James Comer
September 28, 2023   •   Comer discussing testimony that Joe Biden attended or participated in some interactions involving Hunter Biden's business associates.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“I've certainly received my fair share of reporting on me personally that I know not to be fully accurate.”
— Ivanka Trump
August 2, 2018   •   Ivanka explaining that she had complaints about media coverage despite rejecting the description of the press as the enemy of the people.
Axios News Shapers Interview
“It's hard to catch a vibe about someone if you just don't hear them talk in a normal way.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024
X conversation with Donald Trump
“I chose to fulfill my profession, which I entered before my husband was in public life.”
— Hillary Clinton
March 1, 1992
Campaign remarks
“The President will not cower.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2020   •   Pirro discussing Donald Trump's response to his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Nobody is more committed to getting this right.”
— Hillary Clinton
January 23, 2013   •   Clinton discussing Benghazi security failures.
Congressional testimony
“You don't need a college education to do it.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 1, 2025   •   Lutnick arguing that manufacturing reshoring could create well-paid jobs for workers without four-year college degrees.
CNBC
“Because I voted for them.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham explaining that he supported Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I don't think he has a clue about anything.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 8, 2015   •   Graham criticizing Trump during the Republican presidential primary.
CNN — New Day
“Voters have reaffirmed their support for the fiscally conservative principles and governance.”
— Doug Burgum
November 6, 2024   •   Burgum's interpretation of Republican victories in North Dakota and nationally in the 2024 election.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“He is not going to get away with it.”
— Alina Habba
February 16, 2024   •   Habba referring to Judge Arthur Engoron following the judgment in Trump's New York civil-fraud case.
Fox News — Hannity
“Joe Biden is the legitimate president of the United States.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham acknowledging Biden's election victory.
Senate floor remarks
“A district court judge has no authority to direct the national security operations of the executive branch.”
— Stephen Miller
March 17, 2025   •   Speaking at the White House about a court order involving deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
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“Stealth. Super Stealth.”
— Donald Trump
July 24, 2018   •   Trump describing the F-35's low-observable technology.
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention
“I don't feel sorry for Hunter Biden.”
— Ron Johnson
December 9, 2023   •   Johnson discussing Hunter Biden's tax and personal conduct.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“We're dealing with Hamas.”
— Marco Rubio
October 5, 2025   •   Rubio discussing negotiations over hostages and a proposed framework concerning the Gaza war.
CBS News — Face the Nation
“We greatly appreciate your cooperation.”
— Russell Vought
January 30, 2026   •   Vought addressing federal agencies and employees in an OMB memorandum concerning shutdown procedures.
Office of Management and Budget memorandum M-26-06
“You don't convict someone because you don't like them.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026   •   Pirro discussing criminal-law principles in a political context.
Justice with Judge Jeanine