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
“There's nothing set in stone.”
— Donald Trump
August 15, 2025   •   Trump discussing his expectations immediately before meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“That's intimidation.”
— Greg Gutfeld
May 3, 2022   •   Gutfeld's characterization of the Supreme Court draft leak and resulting political pressure.
Fox News — The Five
“The American republic is premised on his worth and his liberty.”
— Josh Hawley
September 1, 2025   •   Hawley discussing his political philosophy regarding working Americans.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“The media is completely abusively biased in this country.”
— Sean Hannity
October 1, 2017   •   Hannity's characterization of American mainstream media.
Fox News — Hannity
“Just more FAKE NEWS!”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2019   •   Trump denying reporting that he had suggested bombing hurricanes.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“We don't rely on American banks.”
— Eric Trump
October 3, 2026   •   DISPUTED QUOTE. Golf writer James Dodson said Eric made this statement during a 2014 conversation about financing Trump golf properties. Eric later called Dodson's account completely fabricated.
James Dodson Account of 2014 Conversation
“Illegal immigration reached an all-time record high.”
— Chuck Grassley
December 1, 2023   •   Grassley discussing record levels of southwest-border encounters during fiscal year 2023.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“Canada and the United States, that would really be something.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump discussing his proposal for Canada to become part of the United States.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“This is not a time for waiting.”
— Marco Rubio
February 1, 2016   •   Rubio arguing that the 2016 election presented an urgent choice for Republicans.
The American Presidency Project — Iowa caucus remarks
“It's like smoking.”
— Greg Gutfeld
November 8, 2021   •   Comedic analogy comparing adherence to progressive cultural politics with an addictive habit.
Fox News — The Five
“Maybe it was the greatest thing that ever happened.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 5, 2017   •   Lewandowski reflecting on being fired by Trump in June 2016.
CBS News
“NATO is sending us big, beautiful checks.”
— Donald Trump
August 15, 2025   •   Trump describing arrangements under which European NATO countries financed purchases of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine. His wording simplified the financial and procurement arrangements.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“Let's lay it out for the American public.”
— Ron Johnson
January 4, 2021   •   Johnson advocating public examination of election allegations.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“They are licensed to use it.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr explaining the relationship between broadcasters and federally regulated spectrum.
Brendan Carr remarks
“Without law and order, there is no justice.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“I don’t call on activists.”
— Kayleigh McEnany
November 20, 2020   •   McEnany ended a White House briefing after a reporter complained that she had not taken questions from everyone.
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“I absolutely will not support Hillary Clinton for President.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 9, 2016
U.S. Senate
“I saw the South African President running his mouth a little bit against the United States.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026
White House
“These emails prove absolutely nothing.”
— Karoline Leavitt
November 12, 2025   •   Leavitt was responding to questions concerning released emails involving Jeffrey Epstein and references to Donald Trump.
Reuters / White House briefing