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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“We'll see if we end up there.”
— Brendan Carr
November 1, 2024   •   Carr discussing whether a future FCC majority might pursue action against broadcasters.
Fox News interview
“We're going to keep them out.”
— Donald Trump
February 18, 2025   •   Trump discussing the Associated Press after it continued using "Gulf of Mexico" while acknowledging Trump's federal renaming. The White House restricted AP access, prompting litigation over press access.
Executive Order Remarks — Mar-a-Lago
“Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile and he was a creep.”
— Karoline Leavitt
November 12, 2025   •   Leavitt said this while stating that Trump had removed Epstein from Mar-a-Lago.
Reuters / White House briefing
“He loves talking to the American people.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Referring to President Trump.
White House Press Briefing
“Wouldn't that be disappointing if Fort Knox... the place is dry.”
— Donald Trump
February 21, 2025   •   Trump speculating about the possibility that Fort Knox might contain no gold. No evidence was presented that the gold was missing.
White House Governors Working Session
“The election was stolen and Trump won by a landslide.”
— Jenna Ellis
October 10, 2026   •   One of the 2020 election claims Ellis later acknowledged was false.
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“There is something fundamentally wrong.”
— Josh Hawley
January 14, 2025   •   Hawley discussing an economy in which some working families report difficulty affording children.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“I am not making promises that I cannot keep.”
— Hillary Clinton
February 4, 2016   •   Clinton contrasting her proposals with Bernie Sanders' during the Democratic primary.
Democratic presidential debate
“Not buying it from our adversaries.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum advocating reduced dependence on energy imports from geopolitical rivals.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Annihilate the Iranian regime's navy.”
— Karoline Leavitt
March 4, 2026   •   Leavitt described one of the Trump administration's stated military objectives during Operation Epic Fury.
White House
“I think we need a government efficiency commission.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024
X conversation with Donald Trump
“You're able to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential.”
— Marco Rubio
May 1, 2026   •   Rubio discussing his hopes for American opportunity and upward mobility.
Marco Rubio remarks / CNN transcript
“Ask Gary Shapley.”
— Jim Jordan
July 12, 2023   •   Jordan citing IRS agent Gary Shapley, who provided whistleblower testimony concerning the Hunter Biden investigation.
House Judiciary Committee — FBI Oversight Hearing
“Nobody knows politicians better than Donald Trump.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump referring to himself in the third person while claiming exceptional knowledge of politicians.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who's done an amazing job.”
— Donald Trump
February 1, 2017   •   Trump discussing abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who died in 1895, during a Black History Month listening session.
White House — African American History Month Listening Session
“Joe Biden has the tools to fix this crisis.”
— Tim Scott
February 16, 2024   •   Scott arguing that Biden possessed sufficient executive authority to tighten border enforcement.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“The crisis at our southern border is now a full-blown catastrophe.”
— Dan Bongino
April 3, 2021   •   Opening commentary while guest-hosting Watters' World during increased migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fox News — Watters' World
“Maybe more than that.”
— Donald Trump
February 25, 2025   •   Trump suggesting Gold Card sales might exceed one million.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“That doesn't feel right.”
— Charlie Kirk
June 25, 2025   •   On The Charlie Kirk Show, referring to the prospect of both London and New York City having Muslim mayors.
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