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
“He was passionate.”
— Newt Gingrich
June 1, 2017   •   Gingrich describing Attorney General Jeff Sessions' congressional testimony.
Fox News Hannity
“They are crimes designed to terrify fellow citizens and intimidate communities.”
— Bill Barr
June 4, 2020   •   Barr referring specifically to violent acts, not peaceful protest.
Department of Justice
“The idea that she is somehow neutral is loony toons.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 20, 2020   •   Gingrich criticizing presidential debate moderator Kristen Welker and alleging political bias.
Fox News — The Ingraham Angle
“The bank records don't lie.”
— James Comer
November 29, 2023   •   Recurring Comer phrase during the Biden impeachment inquiry.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“It's entirely a political exercise.”
— Roger Stone
September 26, 2017   •   Stone's characterization of the congressional Russia investigation after his testimony.
The Guardian
“He is the most transparent president in the nation's history.”
— Pam Bondi
February 11, 2026   •   Bondi's characterization of President Donald Trump during congressional testimony.
Congressional testimony
“It is to have a say.”
— Josh Hawley
December 5, 2019   •   Hawley discussing the meaning of political freedom.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“We need that disrespect to end.”
— Howard Lutnick
January 29, 2025   •   Lutnick discussing foreign trade barriers affecting American producers.
Senate Commerce Committee Confirmation Hearing
“It's not about Republicans or Democrats.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey discussing Russian election interference.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“I can prove it to you 18 different ways.”
— Rudy Giuliani
November 19, 2020   •   At the same press conference, referring to allegations that Trump had won contested states; the claimed outcome was not established.
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“Vice President Pence, what they're asking you to do, you won't do because you can't.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham rejecting the claim that Pence could unilaterally reject electoral votes.
Congressional Record
“The FCC should empower consumers.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing potential FCC rules affecting online platforms and user choice.
Project 2025 — Mandate for Leadership
“These vaccines are not as safe and effective as we all hoped and prayed they would be.”
— Ron Johnson
February 9, 2022   •   Johnson criticizing COVID vaccines. Large-scale evidence continued to show substantial protection against severe illness and death, while effectiveness against infection varied by variant and time since vaccination.
Fox Business / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“I'm, like, a smart person.”
— Donald Trump
December 11, 2016   •   Trump explaining why he did not believe he needed to receive the President's Daily Brief every day.
Fox News Sunday Interview
“Congress was a failure.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 5, 2017   •   Lewandowski describing Trump's 2016 anti-establishment message.
Breitbart News Daily
“President Trump will unleash American energy.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum advocating Trump's energy agenda during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Doug Burgum public remarks
“Special prosecutors have been abused in the past on both sides.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee