KAKISTOCRACY FILES
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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5728 quotes
“America should be producing more energy.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise advocating expansion of U.S. oil, natural gas and other domestic energy production.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“I had no prior relationship with President Trump.”
— Bill Barr
July 28, 2020
House Judiciary Committee
“We need to secure the border.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise advocating stricter immigration enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“I like to take a nice shower to take care of my beautiful hair.”
— Donald Trump
April 9, 2025   •   Trump discussing an executive action concerning showerhead water-flow regulations.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“President Biden is the president of the United States.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Said when senators questioned Bondi about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“You should be able to question science.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld arguing that scientific claims and policies should remain open to scrutiny.
Fox News — The Five
“I'm a feisty Jersey girl.”
— Alina Habba
July 18, 2024   •   Habba describing herself during her Republican National Convention speech.
Republican National Convention
“That's why I made sure I brought my own water.”
— Marco Rubio
September 16, 2015   •   Rubio joked about California's drought while introducing himself at the Republican presidential debate at the Reagan Library. The line also referenced attention his 2013 State of the Union response received when he paused to drink water.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“It's ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can't be done.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
October 1, 2024   •   Referring to weather modification.
Social media
“If there's 27 tons of gold, we'll be very happy.”
— Donald Trump
February 22, 2025   •   Trump discussing Fort Knox's gold holdings. The actual reported quantity stored at Fort Knox is vastly larger than 27 tons, at roughly 147 million troy ounces, or more than 4,500 metric tons.
CPAC Speech
“We condemned the violence that took place the entire summer of 2020.”
— Sean Hannity
January 1, 2022
Hannity / Fox News
“A district court judge has no authority to direct the national security operations of the executive branch.”
— Stephen Miller
March 17, 2025   •   Speaking at the White House about a court order involving deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
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“I traveled with the candidate.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks describing her work during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
House Judiciary Committee
“Conservatism is about a strong national defense.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Rubio discussing the principles he associated with conservatism.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“They had to roll out a cleanup crew.”
— Jesse Watters
January 20, 2022   •   Watters argued that Biden administration officials had to clarify several statements the president made during a news conference.
Fox News — The Five
“I fear that, if he's our nominee, we lose the last best chance to get the White House.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 10, 2015   •   Graham's 2015 electoral prediction, preserved here as a historical statement rather than a current assessment.
CNN
“It's not about Trump's words.”
— Corey Lewandowski
April 3, 2024   •   Lewandowski arguing that voters should focus on Trump's governing record rather than controversial rhetoric.
NewsNation — On Balance
“My credibility is an issue because that's what Donald wanted it to be.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022   •   Cohen discussing attacks on his credibility. Cohen has acknowledged making false statements in the past.
Washington Post interview
“US workers are on the chopping block.”
— Josh Hawley
February 5, 2024   •   Hawley criticizing a bipartisan Senate border and immigration proposal.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley / Compact
“This race is going on for a long time.”
— Newt Gingrich
February 15, 2012   •   Gingrich discussing the Republican presidential primary.
Fox News On the Record