KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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“I understand that stuff. I listen to it. I like it. I get it.”
— Donald Trump
April 10, 2020   •   White House COVID-19 briefing, discussing medical/scientific information.
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“We have to take back the Panama Canal.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump arguing that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“We're not going to do the wind thing.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump reiterating his opposition to wind energy shortly after returning to the presidency.
Donald Trump Public Remarks
“Those of us concerned about the integrity of this election are entitled to do the same.”
— Josh Hawley
December 30, 2020   •   Hawley defending his decision to object during certification of the 2020 Electoral College vote by noting previous Democratic congressional objections.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“I go off the record.”
— Donald Trump
December 18, 2019   •   Trump jokingly declaring himself off the record while speaking publicly to a rally audience about toilets and showers.
Trump Rally — Battle Creek, Michigan
“It's not enough just to be angry.”
— Marco Rubio
January 27, 2016   •   Rubio arguing that Republican candidates needed policy proposals in addition to voter anger.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks
“Maybe I have a natural ability.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2020   •   Trump discussing his understanding of medical information concerning COVID-19.
CDC Visit — Atlanta
“Politics has no place in a courtroom.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“I don't remember any discussion like that.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to congressional questioning concerning Trump campaign events.
House Judiciary Committee
“Mike Pence is a f----ing traitor.”
— Jacob Chansley
January 6, 2021   •   Said from the Senate dais during the January 6 Capitol breach, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
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“His actions were predatory, deliberate, and devastating.”
— Jeanine Pirro
August 14, 2026   •   Pirro commenting after a defendant pleaded guilty to charges involving murder and sexual assault.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
“I was with the president of Finland.”
— Donald Trump
November 17, 2018   •   Trump invoking Finnish President Sauli Niinistö while discussing forest management.
Presidential Remarks — Paradise, California
“The guy has gotten too far.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
August 13, 2019   •   Scaramucci explaining his break with Trump.
CNN Tonight
“He brought over 60 lawsuits and lost all but one of them.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 13, 2021   •   Grassley discussing Trump's unsuccessful legal effort to challenge the 2020 election.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“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
“We, the American people, we do deserve better.”
— Sean Hannity
October 1, 2020   •   Hannity criticizing the media and social-media companies during the presidential campaign.
Fox News — Hannity
“Wouldn't that be disappointing if Fort Knox... the place is dry.”
— Donald Trump
February 21, 2025   •   Trump speculating about the possibility that Fort Knox might contain no gold. No evidence was presented that the gold was missing.
White House Governors Working Session
“This is what the Oversight Committee is supposed to do.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer defending investigations conducted by his committee.
James Comer media remarks
“I don't know whether that's still open or not.”
— Pam Bondi
May 29, 2026   •   Referring to the investigation she said had been requested of the Southern District of New York.
House Oversight Committee transcribed interview