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
“The available evidence shows that President Trump didn't use the Department of Justice to subvert the 2020 election.”
— Chuck Grassley
October 7, 2021   •   Grassley's conclusion from the Republican staff investigation covering Trump's DOJ interactions from December 14, 2020 through January 3, 2021.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“The Committee must understand how and to what extent.”
— Jim Jordan
October 3, 2026   •   Common formulation in Jordan's Judiciary Committee oversight requests concerning alleged government pressure on private companies.
House Judiciary Committee
“I am here to tell the truth about Mr. Trump.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“He wants to isolate the U.S. and our allies.”
— Rick Scott
February 10, 2022   •   Scott's characterization of Xi Jinping's geopolitical strategy.
Office of Senator Rick Scott / America First Policy Institute
“I'm not going to sit up here and say anything that I need to say to get confirmed by this body.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“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
“Give me clean, beautiful and healthy air — not the same old climate change bullshit!”
— Donald Trump
January 28, 2014   •   Trump dismissing climate-change science while discussing cold winter weather.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“Donald Trump isn't afraid.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle praising Trump's political style.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“Prepare for the battle, right?”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2025   •   Trump joking about the opening months of his second administration during a Cabinet meeting.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“They test and they test.”
— Donald Trump
June 20, 2020   •   Trump complaining about the amount of COVID-19 testing being conducted in the United States.
Trump Campaign Rally — Tulsa, Oklahoma
“Dramatization is not exaggeration.”
— Roger Stone
October 3, 2026   •   From Stone's Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style.
Stone's Rules
“We can do this the easy way or the hard way.”
— Brendan Carr
September 17, 2025   •   Carr was discussing broadcaster responses to comments Jimmy Kimmel made following Charlie Kirk's killing. Critics characterized Carr's remarks as a government threat against broadcasters; Carr later denied threatening license revocation.
Brendan Carr interview / CNN transcript
“DOGE is somewhat successful.”
— Elon Musk
December 1, 2025   •   Musk reflecting on his government-efficiency effort after leaving his formal role.
Katie Miller Podcast / Reuters
“It remains unclear why.”
— Jim Jordan
June 4, 2025   •   Jordan questioning why former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn was permitted to plead guilty to a single felony count.
House Judiciary Committee
“COVID has revealed so much corruption in our federal health agencies.”
— Ron Johnson
February 9, 2022   •   Johnson alleging institutional corruption in the federal response to COVID-19.
Fox Business / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“And we're flying right over it right now.”
— Donald Trump
February 9, 2025   •   Trump marking what his administration designated as Gulf of America Day while aboard Air Force One.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“Normal people have jobs.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Joke contrasting ordinary Americans with people constantly engaged in online political arguments.
Fox News — The Five
“We need people who aren't afraid.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle discussing the qualities she wanted in Republican political leaders.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“I am honored to serve as a member of this commission.”
— Pam Bondi
June 16, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice
“We need the documents.”
— Jim Jordan
October 3, 2026   •   Jordan discussing executive-branch compliance with congressional oversight requests.
House Judiciary Committee