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're not playing politics.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba rejecting criticism that federal prosecutorial decisions were politically motivated.
Alina Habba public remarks
“We wanted to continue the work.”
— Russell Vought
January 23, 2025   •   Vought explained why he founded the Center for Renewing America after Trump's first term.
Senate Budget Committee confirmation hearing
“We must tell the men of this nation that their struggle, too, is noble.”
— Josh Hawley
October 31, 2021   •   Hawley arguing for a more positive cultural message about masculinity.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“I'm not going to engage in the hypotheticals.”
— Russell Vought
January 16, 2025   •   Vought declined to commit to specific future spending decisions when questioned about congressional appropriations and impoundment.
Senate OMB confirmation hearing
“I have been on the front lines of change and progress since I was your age.”
— Hillary Clinton
February 4, 2016   •   Clinton addressing young voters.
Democratic presidential debate
“Impeachment over this?”
— Lindsey Graham
September 25, 2019   •   Graham reacting to the Trump-Zelensky telephone transcript.
U.S. Senate
“They're terrified of you.”
— Eric Trump
July 18, 2024   •   Eric addressing Trump supporters during the Republican National Convention.
Republican National Convention — Milwaukee
“Riots in streets and blackouts in homes.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Part of Guilfoyle's criticism of California during her RNC address.
Republican National Convention
“Obamanomics is simply the philosophy of socialism.”
— Roy Moore
October 11, 2026   •   Moore criticizing President Obama’s economic policies.
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“I personally believe the vaccine has saved countless lives.”
— Ron Johnson
June 28, 2021   •   Johnson acknowledging the lifesaving benefit of COVID-19 vaccination.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“I don't know what they're going to do.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2017   •   Trump preparing to throw rolls of paper towels to people during his visit to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Presidential Visit — Puerto Rico
“God is sending America strong signs to tell us to repent. Earthquakes and eclipses and many more things to come.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
April 5, 2024   •   Social-media post before the April 2024 solar eclipse.
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“Our laws and institutions were explicitly discriminatory.”
— Bill Barr
July 28, 2020   •   Barr discussing American history and race.
House Judiciary Committee
“I am trying to get Trump to stop this.”
— Alex Jones
April 6, 2026   •   Jones saying he wanted Trump to end the Iran war.
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“The rule of law will prevail.”
— Bill Barr
June 4, 2020
Department of Justice
“Trump has earned the nomination.”
— Newt Gingrich
May 1, 2016   •   Gingrich discussing Donald Trump's emergence as the presumptive Republican nominee.
Fox News
“This is a dumb waste of the House’s time.”
— Lauren Boebert
November 17, 2021   •   House floor speech during debate over censuring Rep. Paul Gosar.
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“I had nothing to prove and had no desire to return to government.”
— Bill Barr
July 28, 2020   •   Barr discussing his decision to return as Attorney General.
House Judiciary Committee
“We've got to get back to innovation over regulation.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum describing a central theme of his economic and energy policy.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“We need somebody with pretty big solutions.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 29, 2011   •   Gingrich describing what he believed Republicans needed in their 2012 presidential nominee.
PBS NewsHour