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
“That's a skill.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld describing Trump's ability to dominate media attention.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“We can't see your plane.”
— Donald Trump
July 24, 2018   •   Trump recounting what he said foreign officials or military personnel told him about the F-35's stealth capabilities.
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention
“Securing our borders is essential.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 7, 2024   •   Grassley explaining his immigration-policy position.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“I want certain things.”
— Donald Trump
August 15, 2025   •   Trump discussing his objectives for the Putin summit.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“This is influence peddling.”
— James Comer
May 1, 2023   •   Comer characterizing Biden family business arrangements.
James Comer media remarks
“Talk to your own real doctors.”
— Sean Hannity
September 1, 2021   •   Hannity discussing COVID-19 medical decisions.
Hannity / Fox News
“President Joe Biden and Secretary... Mayorkas have created the worst border security crisis in our nation's history.”
— Rick Scott
March 25, 2024   •   Scott's characterization of migration at the southern border.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“Donald Trump won't allow that.”
— Corey Lewandowski
October 3, 2026   •   Lewandowski arguing that Trump would disrupt Washington's established political system.
PBS FRONTLINE
“We need a president who will restore law and order.”
— Tim Scott
January 19, 2024   •   Scott endorsing Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.
Trump Campaign Rally
“We're going to restore trust.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba discussing public confidence in the justice system.
Alina Habba public remarks
“Irredeemably corrupt at this point.”
— Dan Bongino
October 3, 2026   •   Bongino's description of the FBI before joining the bureau as deputy director. This was his opinion about the institution.
The Dan Bongino Show / CNN archival clip
“That's what I want to focus on, senator.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Said during an exchange with Sen. Adam Schiff.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Blow up the status quo in Washington.”
— Rick Scott
September 1, 2026   •   Scott advocating major changes to federal spending, regulation and economic policy.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“I will continue to stand with Ukraine.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham discussing U.S. support for Ukraine.
U.S. Senate
“I would like you to do us a favor though.”
— Donald Trump
July 25, 2019   •   Telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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“America is defined by our redemption.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott arguing that American history should emphasize progress as well as injustice.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“Clean American coal.”
— Doug Burgum
April 8, 2025   •   Burgum promoting increased domestic coal production.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Does he have documents proving he lent such a large sum of money?”
— James Comer
October 20, 2023   •   Comer asking President Biden to provide documentation concerning the reported loan to James Biden.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“Iran is the source of the problem.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 1, 2023   •   Graham discussing Iranian support for Hamas, Hezbollah and other armed groups following Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“Russia will have much greater respect for our country when I'm leading it.”
— Donald Trump
January 11, 2017   •   Trump predicting how Russia would respond to his presidency.
President-Elect Press Conference