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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“They spied on the Trump campaign.”
— Jim Jordan
September 20, 2020   •   Jordan referring to FBI surveillance involving Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. The Justice Department inspector general found serious errors in FISA applications but did not find documentary or testimonial evidence that political bias caused the opening of Crossfire Hurricane.
Fox News — Sunday Morning Futures
“We're going to follow the law.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba discussing federal prosecution policy.
Alina Habba public remarks
“The president did not write that letter.”
— Karoline Leavitt
September 9, 2025   •   Leavitt was stating Trump's denial concerning a letter attributed to him in reporting about Jeffrey Epstein.
Reuters / White House
“Ultimately, yeah.”
— Marco Rubio
August 17, 2025   •   Rubio responding when CBS's Margaret Brennan asked whether the root cause of the Ukraine war was Russia's invasion.
CBS News — Face the Nation
“I think we're going to have it.”
— Donald Trump
January 25, 2025   •   Trump predicting that the United States would obtain Greenland. Greenland and Denmark repeatedly stated that Greenland was not for sale.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“That's what the bottom line is.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2020   •   Trump emphasizing his claim that anyone wanting a COVID-19 test could receive one.
CDC Visit — Atlanta
“The President must choose appointees who are aligned with the President's agenda.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026
Project 2025 — Mandate for Leadership
“In any age, the so-called progressives treat politics as their religion.”
— Bill Barr
November 15, 2019   •   Barr's characterization of progressive politics.
Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention
“He's raised money for our organization.”
— Russell Vought
July 1, 2024
Centre for Climate Reporting undercover recording
“I don't need to be told.”
— Donald Trump
December 11, 2016   •   Trump discussing his approach to intelligence briefings before taking office.
Fox News Sunday Interview
“We welcomed the Chinese Communist Party into the global order.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio criticizing decades of U.S. economic engagement with China.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing
“Four more years.”
— Tim Scott
January 19, 2024   •   Scott joining supporters in backing another Trump presidency.
Trump Campaign Rally
“He maintains that position.”
— Karoline Leavitt
September 9, 2025   •   Leavitt describing Trump's continued denial concerning the disputed Epstein-related material.
Reuters / White House
“We already have all the pieces of the puzzle.”
— Mike Lindell
January 12, 2022   •   Lindell discussing his election-fraud claims.
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“The perpetrators must be brought to justice.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 13, 2021   •   Grassley discussing people who committed crimes during the January 6 Capitol attack.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“My remarks themselves make this entirely clear.”
— Brendan Carr
September 25, 2025   •   Carr defending his statements during the Jimmy Kimmel controversy.
Letter from Brendan Carr to Senator Edward Markey
“I think it will frankly destroy his candidacy.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 1, 2019   •   Gingrich predicting that controversies involving Biden's past record would end his presidential campaign. Biden ultimately won the 2020 election.
Fox News
“The American people cannot afford weakness.”
— Rick Scott
February 15, 2023   •   Scott criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris's approach to China.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“President Trump is delivering on his promise to fix this problem.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 29, 2025   •   Discussing U.S. trade deficits.
White House Press Briefing
“We are the party of freedom.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle describing Republican political values.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks