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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5728 quotes
“Our constitutional democracy enshrines the peaceful transfer of power.”
— Hillary Clinton
November 9, 2016
Concession speech
“The media has done a terrible disservice to this country.”
— Donald Trump Jr.
October 11, 2026   •   Trump Jr. criticizing press coverage.
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“He's a winner.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
July 21, 2017   •   Referring to Donald Trump.
White House Press Briefing
“The Biden administration was ignoring the law.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum criticizing the administration over federal oil and gas lease-sale requirements.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“The tradecraft of America.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 6, 2025   •   Lutnick describing skilled American manufacturing and maintenance workers.
CBS — Face the Nation
“Did anybody steal the gold in Fort Knox?”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump raising the possibility that Fort Knox gold had been stolen. He presented no evidence that U.S. gold reserves were missing.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“The media is no longer impartial.”
— Ron Johnson
March 30, 2022   •   Johnson criticizing mainstream news coverage.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“The Democrats have become an anti-American party.”
— Newt Gingrich
June 20, 2019   •   Gingrich's political characterization of the Democratic Party.
Fox News The Ingraham Angle
“You need the FCC chairperson or at least three commissioners on the FCC to agree to take action.”
— Brendan Carr
November 1, 2024   •   Carr explaining the commission's decision-making structure before becoming chairman.
Fox News interview
“Just look at the record of what we're doing right now.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum defending his record as North Dakota governor during the Republican debate.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“I have always stood by our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel.”
— Tim Scott
February 13, 2024   •   Scott discussing his support for Israel while opposing a broader foreign-aid package.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“We need strong leadership.”
— Tim Scott
February 16, 2024   •   Scott discussing border security during a visit to Eagle Pass, Texas.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“The country does not stop.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2020   •   Pirro argued that government and political activity should continue despite Trump's COVID-19 infection.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Ukraine was the No. 1 donor to Hillary Clinton when she was running for president.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
February 19, 2022   •   PolitiFact rated the claim False.
Remarks before a rally
“We are dealing with a lawless administration and a lawless president.”
— Rick Scott
January 24, 2024   •   Scott's political characterization of Biden administration immigration policy.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“That was always a joke. Everybody used to laugh it up.”
— George Santos
February 1, 2023   •   Piers Morgan interview discussing his use of “Jew-ish.”
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“American taxpayers should not fund security details for individuals who have served in the government for the rest of their lives.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Explaining Trump's decision concerning former officials' security protection.
White House Press Briefing
“Our Army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports.”
— Donald Trump
July 4, 2019   •   Salute to America speech while describing the Revolutionary War.
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“This is for us when our government becomes tyrannical.”
— Sharron Angle
January 1, 2010   •   Angle was explaining her view of the Second Amendment during her Nevada Senate campaign.
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“It became both our campaign document that fall and the management document for the first 100 days.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 3, 2026   •   Gingrich describing how Republicans used the Contract with America after winning control of the House.
PBS — Commanding Heights