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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“The status quo isn't working.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr arguing for changes to communications regulation and FCC policy.
Brendan Carr interview
“Mars (of which the Moon is a part).”
— Donald Trump
June 7, 2019   •   Trump describing the Moon as part of Mars in a tweet about NASA. The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and is not part of Mars.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“We will rebuild this economy.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise discussing recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
Republican National Convention
“Our adversaries already hold the weapons of the government apparatus.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought's characterization of federal institutions under the Biden administration.
Center for Renewing America conference
“It has to be an environmental exposure, because genes don't cause epidemics.”
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
August 10, 2026   •   Discussing his theory about changes in autism prevalence.
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“By having more tests, we find more cases.”
— Donald Trump
June 23, 2020   •   Trump explaining his argument about COVID-19 testing. Testing identifies infections that already exist; it does not itself create cases.
White House Press Exchange
“I worry about the future of the presidency after what's happened here.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 5, 2020
U.S. Senate
“This administration has been sued 627 times.”
— Pam Bondi
February 11, 2026   •   Bondi citing litigation against the Trump administration.
Congressional testimony
“Have we made extreme progress along the way? Absolutely.”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott discussing American progress on civil rights and other issues.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“They're trashing me.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson discussing criticism of his COVID-19 positions.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“There was certainly a lack of transparency from the former President.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt discussing Joe Biden and his administration.
White House
“There's always this double standard.”
— Jim Jordan
January 15, 2023   •   Jordan's characterization of Justice Department treatment of prominent Democrats and Republicans.
Fox News — Sunday Morning Futures
“This country deserves better than this.”
— Alina Habba
September 6, 2024   •   Habba criticizing prosecutions involving Trump.
Donald Trump New York Press Conference
“Michelle Obama just hates America.”
— Charlie Kirk
August 18, 2020   •   On The Charlie Kirk Show reacting to Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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“You've got to micromanage the heck out of everything that is part of your agency.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing how conservative political appointees should manage federal agencies.
Heritage Foundation
“Weakness invites aggression.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle discussing foreign policy and her preference for what she described as peace through strength.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump alleging Panama had violated the spirit of agreements governing the canal. Panama disputed Trump's allegations.
Second Inaugural Address
“President Trump displayed poor leadership in his words and actions.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 13, 2021   •   Grassley's criticism of Trump following January 6.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley