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
“One of them suggested sunsetting laws after five years.”
— Rick Scott
November 1, 2022   •   Scott acknowledging the provision in his Rescue America plan that proposed federal laws sunset after five years unless renewed by Congress.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“This is a full-blown catastrophe.”
— Sean Hannity
August 1, 2021   •   Hannity describing conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hannity / Fox News
“The world is safest when America is the strongest nation in the world.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Rubio explaining his support for a strong U.S. military.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“They led the resistance.”
— Greg Gutfeld
December 7, 2021   •   Gutfeld's characterization of mainstream media behavior during the Trump administration.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“They have no, no way of living.”
— Donald Trump
May 20, 2026   •   Trump describing conditions in Cuba.
Press Gaggle After Air Force One Arrival
“To my knowledge, I have never met him.”
— Pam Bondi
May 29, 2026   •   Referring to Jeffrey Epstein.
House Oversight Committee transcribed interview
“He doesn't represent the values that the men and women who wear the uniform are fighting for.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 8, 2015   •   Graham criticizing Trump's proposed Muslim-entry ban.
CNN — New Day
“You know who's laughing right now? Putin.”
— Dan Bongino
March 25, 2023   •   Bongino was arguing that U.S. involvement in Middle East conflicts benefited Russia and China strategically.
Fox News — Fox & Friends Weekend
“You gotta take care of the floors.”
— Donald Trump
November 17, 2018   •   Trump discussing forest management while touring wildfire devastation in Paradise, California.
Presidential Remarks — Paradise, California
“Mr. Trump is a man who ran for office to make his brand great, not to make our country great.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen's characterization of Trump's motives for running for president.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in nine days.”
— Sean Hannity
January 1, 2021   •   Hannity privately urged Trump advisers to bring the post-election confrontation to a conclusion.
January 6 Committee — Hannity text messages
“We have the computer — I call it the computer voice.”
— Donald Trump
February 19, 2025   •   Trump describing automated altitude callouts heard in an aircraft cockpit during landing.
FII Priority Summit — Miami Beach, Florida
“I will not target people simply because of their political affiliation.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I think I am a fair person to listen to.”
— Donald Trump
April 25, 2012   •   Trump presenting his own business experience as evidence during testimony opposing wind development in Scotland.
Scottish Parliament Committee Testimony
“Nobody knows more about building walls than me.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump citing his construction experience while advocating a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“My hope for America is what it's always been.”
— Marco Rubio
May 1, 2026   •   Rubio responding when asked about his hopes for the United States.
Marco Rubio remarks / CNN transcript
“Sell energy to our friends and allies instead of buying it from our adversaries.”
— Doug Burgum
November 6, 2024   •   Burgum reiterating his energy and national-security philosophy following Trump's election.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Affordable energy for American families and businesses.”
— Doug Burgum
March 28, 2025   •   Burgum describing the intended consumer benefit of increased energy production.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Today, I'm here to tell the truth about Mr. Trump.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“Every service we buy has energy in it.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum connecting energy costs with inflation.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee