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
“If it’s what you say I love it especially later in the summer.”
— Donald Trump Jr.
June 3, 2016   •   Email response to an offer described as Russian government support providing damaging information about Hillary Clinton.
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“I was becoming increasingly concerned.”
— Hope Hicks
December 1, 2022   •   Hicks describing her concerns about Trump's rhetoric before January 6 during testimony to the House select committee.
House January 6 Select Committee Testimony
“We HAVE to stop illegal immigration and keep Americans safe.”
— Rick Scott
May 22, 2024   •   Scott advocating stricter immigration enforcement.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“The people voted for major government reform.”
— Elon Musk
February 1, 2025   •   Musk's characterization of the 2024 election mandate.
White House remarks
“The Biden administration's misguided policies continue to weaken U.S. energy security and our economy.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum's assessment of Biden administration energy policies.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“But there's no better word than stupid.”
— Donald Trump
December 30, 2015   •   Trump discussing his use of the word "stupid" to characterize government leaders and decisions.
Trump Campaign Rally — Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
“He wasn't thinking about Melania.”
— Michael Cohen
May 13, 2024   •   Cohen's testimony concerning what he believed motivated Trump's response to the Stormy Daniels story.
People v. Trump trial testimony
“I want him to be successful.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham discussing Trump.
Public interview
“Investigate, explain, be transparent.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2021   •   Johnson describing his proposed response to doubts concerning the 2020 election.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“The Biden Crime Family.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Partisan phrase Comer has used when discussing allegations involving Biden family business activities. Use as political rhetoric rather than a factual designation of the family as a criminal organization.
James Comer public remarks
“The president is now turning on everybody.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
October 3, 2026   •   Scaramucci discussing Trump's attacks against former allies and officials.
CNN
“We should settle those disagreements at the ballot box.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise arguing against political violence and for democratic political participation.
Steve Scalise public remarks
“People are tired of being afraid.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing fear-driven political and media narratives.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“I'm not worried about it.”
— Russell Vought
July 1, 2024   •   Vought responding when asked whether he was concerned about Trump publicly distancing himself from Project 2025.
Centre for Climate Reporting undercover recording
“The Biden administration is not going to get away with it.”
— Alina Habba
February 16, 2024   •   Habba linking Trump's legal problems to the Biden administration. The New York civil-fraud case was brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, not the Biden administration.
Fox News — Hannity
“Where's the money?”
— James Comer
October 20, 2023   •   Comer repeating a challenge Joe Biden had previously made to Republican investigators before unveiling a check from James and Sara Biden to Joe Biden.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“President Trump did nothing wrong.”
— Karoline Leavitt
November 12, 2025   •   Leavitt's response to questions about Epstein-related emails and Trump.
Reuters / White House briefing
“What the MSM calls a ‘conspiracy theory’ is often nothing more than an amalgam of incentives hiding in plain sight.”
— Vivek Ramaswamy
January 29, 2024   •   Social-media post.
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“We have to get spending under control.”
— Russell Vought
January 1, 2025
Senate confirmation hearing
“This is the economy of the world.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 6, 2025   •   Lutnick describing the importance of the U.S. consumer market.
CBS — Face the Nation