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
“The rest of the world has been ripping us off.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 6, 2025   •   Lutnick's characterization of international trade relationships.
CBS — Face the Nation
“Trump and I, we've had a hell of a journey.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham reflecting on his relationship with Trump following the Capitol attack.
U.S. Senate Floor
“It gave us a positive anchor to the campaign.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 3, 2026   •   Gingrich explaining the political value of the Contract with America.
PBS — Center Ring
“You're the president.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
March 21, 2019   •   Scaramucci arguing that Trump should alter his behavior after winning the presidency.
CNN New Day
“Go to Fl and watch Joe mess up daily.”
— Sean Hannity
January 10, 2021   •   Private message suggesting Trump leave Washington and observe the incoming Biden administration.
Text message released by House January 6 Committee
“The public deserves to know how these companies are protecting kids.”
— Chuck Grassley
May 13, 2026   •   Grassley discussing congressional oversight of social-media companies and online child safety.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“We are going to get to the bottom of this.”
— James Comey
December 15, 2019   •   Comey describing what he believed FBI leadership should do in response to the Inspector General's findings.
Fox News Sunday
“They have no, no way of living.”
— Donald Trump
May 20, 2026   •   Trump describing conditions in Cuba.
Press Gaggle After Air Force One Arrival
“It's an unbelievably complex subject.”
— Donald Trump
February 27, 2017   •   Trump discussing the difficulty of restructuring the U.S. health-care system.
White House — National Governors Association Meeting
“Why is the left so hateful about this young man?”
— Jeanine Pirro
November 13, 2021   •   Pirro discussing political reactions to Kyle Rittenhouse.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“I was communications director.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks describing her White House position.
House Judiciary Committee
“Liberty and prosperity-enhancing.”
— Josh Hawley
April 2, 2025   •   Hawley describing his preferred approach to technology policy.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“President Trump loves the American people.”
— Alina Habba
July 18, 2024   •   Habba praising Trump during her RNC address.
Republican National Convention
“Washington has aided and abetted their quest for more power.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley blaming federal policy for corporate concentration.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Not attack us because you cannot win in the polls.”
— Alina Habba
September 6, 2024   •   Habba alleging Trump's prosecutions were politically motivated. Prosecutors and officials involved in the cases disputed claims that they were brought to influence the election.
Donald Trump New York Press Conference
“I don't need you and I don't want your money.”
— Corey Lewandowski
October 3, 2026   •   Lewandowski quoting Trump's attitude toward Washington political insiders and donors.
PBS FRONTLINE
“He was really angry that he saw what was happening with regard to the Civil War.”
— Donald Trump
May 1, 2017   •   Trump describing Andrew Jackson in connection with the Civil War. Jackson died sixteen years before the war began, though sectional conflicts over slavery were already prominent during his lifetime.
Washington Examiner Interview with Salena Zito
“Second provide resources to Israel.”
— Tim Scott
February 13, 2024   •   Scott listing his priorities for a national-security supplemental bill.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“We stand together.”
— Tim Scott
May 1, 2022   •   Scott recalling the unity march across Charleston's Ravenel Bridge following the Emanuel AME Church massacre.
NPR / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“Donald Trump is the most vibrant member of the Republican Party.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 1, 2021   •   Graham describing Trump's continued influence after leaving office.
Lindsey Graham media remarks