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
“I think it will frankly destroy his candidacy.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 1, 2019   •   Gingrich predicting that controversies involving Biden's past record would end his presidential campaign. Biden ultimately won the 2020 election.
Fox News
“I don't need to be told.”
— Donald Trump
December 11, 2016   •   Trump discussing his approach to intelligence briefings before taking office.
Fox News Sunday Interview
“Joe Biden's administration has done nothing to change course.”
— Rick Scott
November 15, 2021   •   Scott criticizing the administration's response to inflation.
National Review / Office of Senator Rick Scott
“The American people are smarter than the elites.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 3, 2026
Public commentary
“No, I love the president.”
— Elon Musk
February 18, 2025   •   Musk reiterating his support for Donald Trump.
Fox News Hannity interview
“I was an inexperienced person in the world of politics.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
October 3, 2026   •   Scaramucci reflecting on his brief White House tenure.
Public interview
“I thought using one device would be simpler.”
— Hillary Clinton
March 10, 2015   •   Clinton discussing her email practices.
United Nations press conference
“I will not do that.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Leavitt said she would not repeat what she characterized as lies told from the White House briefing room during the Biden administration.
White House press briefing
“Takes a totally winnable position, throws it away.”
— Newt Gingrich
August 1, 2021   •   Gingrich's characterization of Biden's handling of Afghanistan. Whether the prior U.S. position was sustainable or "winnable" was contested.
Fox News — The Ingraham Angle
“I think that is insanity.”
— Josh Hawley
December 10, 2024   •   Hawley criticizing proposals for expanded legal status for undocumented immigrants.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“It's old.”
— Donald Trump
July 29, 2025   •   Trump describing the existing presidential aircraft while defending plans for a replacement.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“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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“The stark reality in America is that we are in the late stages of a complete Marxist takeover of the country.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought's political characterization of the United States under the Biden administration.
Center for Renewing America conference
“Those of us who have the opportunity to be here have the responsibility to speak for those who could not.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 5, 1995
Fourth World Conference on Women
“I'm honored to have this conversation.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024
X conversation with Donald Trump
“He did not sign those documents.”
— Karoline Leavitt
September 9, 2025   •   Leavitt reiterating Trump's denial regarding documents attributed to him in reporting concerning Jeffrey Epstein.
Reuters / White House
“There's nothing wrong with leading with your faith.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
July 1, 2022
Turning Point USA Student Action Summit
“He's worked hard and we're all very happy for him.”
— Sean Hannity
January 10, 2022   •   Hannity discussing Jesse Watters.
Hannity / Fox News
“If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks.”
— Donald Trump
August 9, 2016   •   Trump discussing the possibility of Hillary Clinton appointing Supreme Court justices who favored stronger gun restrictions.
Trump Campaign Rally — Wilmington, North Carolina
“I didn't want to do it.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski discussing Trump's request involving Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
House Judiciary Committee