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
“Virtually every measure of social pathology continues to gain ground.”
— Bill Barr
October 11, 2019   •   Barr discussing what he viewed as consequences of declining religiosity.
Notre Dame Religious Liberty Address
“We all need to tone down the rhetoric.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 13, 2021   •   Grassley calling for less inflammatory political rhetoric following January 6.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“I don't know what happened.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham discussing Christine Blasey Ford's allegation against Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh denied the allegation.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Shakes hands.”
— James Comer
March 20, 2024   •   Comer describing Joe Biden's social interactions with some Hunter Biden business associates.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“We're better off if Japan protects itself.”
— Donald Trump
March 29, 2016   •   Trump discussing whether Japan should assume greater responsibility for its own defense, including a discussion involving nuclear weapons.
CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall
“Today, I'm here to tell the truth about Mr. Trump.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I can't go there with Donald.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 6, 2016   •   Graham explaining why he would not support Trump in the 2016 general election.
CNN
“Yosemite.”
— Donald Trump
August 4, 2020   •   Trump correcting his pronunciation after stumbling over the name Yosemite.
White House — Great American Outdoors Act Signing
“They kill your birds.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump criticizing wind turbines because of bird collisions. Wind turbines do cause bird deaths, although other human-related causes kill substantially more birds.
Donald Trump Public Remarks
“They're trying to bleed him dry.”
— Lindsey Graham
March 1, 2023   •   Graham alleging Trump's criminal prosecution was intended to financially damage him.
Fox News
“We have detailed agency plans.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought described preparations for a potential second Trump administration.
ProPublica / Documented
“This president is the most accessible president in American history.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt's characterization of Trump's interactions with the press.
White House Press Briefing
“I like people that weren't captured, OK?”
— Donald Trump
July 18, 2015   •   Trump criticizing John McCain's reputation as a war hero. McCain endured torture and years of imprisonment as a POW in North Vietnam.
Family Leadership Summit — Ames, Iowa
“They’re not soft on crime. They’re pro-crime. They want crime.”
— Tommy Tuberville
October 8, 2022   •   At a Trump rally in Nevada, Tuberville accused Democrats of wanting crime. Contemporary reporting described the claim as unsupported.
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“Maybe we should have a coup in this country.”
— Michael Flynn
October 10, 2026   •   Flynn responding to a question about Myanmar; he later denied calling for a coup.
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“Let me just tell you, let me make it clear.”
— Donald Trump
June 23, 2020   •   Trump beginning his response when asked whether he had been joking about slowing COVID-19 testing.
White House Press Exchange
“I'm damn proud to be on the front lines of this fight.”
— Eric Trump
August 25, 2020   •   Eric addressing his father directly during the Republican National Convention.
Republican National Convention
“The next administration serves everyday Americans instead of being woke and weaponized against them.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought's characterization of his preferred direction for a future administration.
Project 2025 coalition statement
“Most cops are good people.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld defending law-enforcement officers while acknowledging misconduct can occur.
Fox News — The Five