KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“We'd be interested.”
— Donald Trump
August 18, 2019   •   Trump confirming his administration's interest in potentially acquiring Greenland.
Presidential Press Exchange — Morristown, New Jersey
“I’m speaking with myself, number one, because I have a very good brain.”
— Donald Trump
March 16, 2016   •   MSNBC Morning Joe interview about foreign-policy advisers.
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“This is an island surrounded by water.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2017   •   Trump again describing the logistical challenges of Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico.
National Association of Manufacturers Remarks
“Shifting production to Thighland and to Vietnam.”
— Donald Trump
August 6, 2020   •   Trump mispronounced Thailand as "Thighland" during a speech at a Whirlpool manufacturing plant, then immediately corrected himself.
Whirlpool Corporation Manufacturing Plant Remarks — Clyde, Ohio
“Two places, I like their leaders very much.”
— Donald Trump
August 6, 2020   •   Trump continuing his remarks immediately after correcting his pronunciation of Thailand.
Whirlpool Corporation Manufacturing Plant Remarks — Clyde, Ohio
“Can you imagine if we open it up and there's no gold.”
— Donald Trump
February 21, 2025   •   Trump speculating about finding Fort Knox empty.
White House Governors Working Session
“Great fan. Great guy.”
— Donald Trump
June 3, 2016   •   Trump describing a Black supporter while recounting an incident from another rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Redding, California
“This was locker room talk.”
— Donald Trump
October 9, 2016   •   Trump responding during the second presidential debate to questions about the 2005 Access Hollywood recording.
Second Presidential Debate — St. Louis, Missouri
“This African-American gets up and, man, he slugged these guys.”
— Donald Trump
June 3, 2016   •   Trump recounting an altercation involving a Black supporter and protesters at a previous rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Redding, California
“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
“I have the best words, but there’s no better word than stupid.”
— Donald Trump
September 9, 2019   •   Campaign rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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“Or the generals' plan.”
— Donald Trump
September 7, 2016   •   Trump acknowledging that he might ultimately adopt the generals' proposed ISIS strategy.
NBC Commander-in-Chief Forum
“The only way we’re going to lose this election is if the election is rigged.”
— Donald Trump
August 17, 2020   •   Campaign event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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“I don't know if it's true.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2025   •   Trump again qualifying predictions about AI dominating industries.
Artificial Intelligence Policy Speech — Washington, D.C.
“It was so good I said, I hope she keeps running that ad.”
— Donald Trump
March 21, 2017   •   Trump claiming a Clinton campaign advertisement attacking him ultimately helped his candidacy.
NRCC March Dinner
“But I don't even talk about that.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2019   •   Trump continuing his statement that Article II supposedly gave him the right to do whatever he wanted as president.
Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit
“Man, there's nothing out there.”
— Donald Trump
February 19, 2025   •   Trump recounting his concern during a nighttime Air Force One landing in Iraq.
FII Priority Summit — Miami Beach, Florida
“How it started.”
— Donald Trump
April 2, 2019   •   Trump clarifying that his "oranges" remark referred to the origins of the Russia investigation.
White House Oval Office Remarks
“But other than that, I think they're quite good, right?”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump sarcastically concluding a list of his objections to wind turbines.
Donald Trump Public Remarks
“I’m not ranting and raving. I’m just telling you, you’re dishonest people.”
— Donald Trump
February 16, 2017   •   White House news conference, addressing reporters.
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