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
“Unfortunately, this is a race to the bottom in 2016.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 6, 2016   •   Graham criticizing both major presidential candidates.
CNN
“We shouldn't wait around to hit them with sanctions.”
— Rick Scott
May 21, 2026   •   Scott advocating faster sanctions against identified national-security threats.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“It's not number one on the burner.”
— Donald Trump
August 18, 2019   •   Trump saying acquisition of Greenland was not his administration's highest priority.
Presidential Press Exchange — Morristown, New Jersey
“They will become the president and the vice president of the United States on January the 20th.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham recognizing the lawful transfer of presidential power.
U.S. Senate Floor
“Why was the Capitol so ill-prepared that day?”
— Sean Hannity
January 1, 2022   •   Hannity discussing January 6 security failures.
Hannity / Fox News
“I think it's the hope I hope we all share.”
— Marco Rubio
May 1, 2026   •   Rubio discussing his vision for American opportunity.
Marco Rubio remarks / CNN transcript
“Those on low and fixed incomes are the ones who are left hungry.”
— Rick Scott
November 15, 2021   •   Scott discussing the effects of inflation on lower-income households.
National Review / Office of Senator Rick Scott
“One day, it's like a miracle, it will disappear.”
— Donald Trump
February 27, 2020   •   Trump predicting that COVID-19 would disappear. COVID-19 subsequently caused a prolonged global pandemic.
White House Remarks
“Morals have flown out the window.”
— Eric Trump
June 6, 2017   •   Eric discussing political attacks against his father and family.
Fox News — Hannity
“If confirmed, I will do everything in my power to make America safe again.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I am fed up with far-left corruption in Washington.”
— Alina Habba
July 18, 2024   •   Habba criticizing Democrats and federal institutions during the RNC.
Republican National Convention
“Questioning science is science.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld arguing that skepticism and testing are integral to scientific inquiry.
Fox News — The Five
“There are no indispensable people at the FBI.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017
Senate Intelligence Committee
“That's what politicians do.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Humorous expression of Gutfeld's skepticism toward political figures.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“Politicians disappoint you.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing political tribalism.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“I'm not going to commit to that.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump declining to rule out military or economic coercion regarding Greenland and the Panama Canal.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“I know what it feels like to be followed around a store while I'm shopping.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott discussing personal experiences with discrimination.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“Talk to your own real doctors.”
— Sean Hannity
September 1, 2021   •   Hannity discussing COVID-19 medical decisions.
Hannity / Fox News