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
“This is a textbook example of the Justice Department supporting the fight against violent crime.”
— Pam Bondi
April 10, 2025
DOJ press conference
“We can cower in a corner, or we can stand up and take them on.”
— Rick Scott
November 1, 2022   •   Scott discussing political attacks on his Rescue America proposal.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“It’s sad to see the Trump admin ... getting involved at some levels in a cover-up.”
— Alex Jones
February 17, 2026   •   Jones alleging a Trump administration cover-up involving Epstein records.
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“Tonight I want to take you behind the law and behind the headlines.”
— Alina Habba
July 18, 2024   •   Habba introducing her RNC speech about Donald Trump.
Republican National Convention
“America is a special country.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio discussing his parents' immigrant experience during a Republican presidential debate in Miami.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“You’re saying it’s a falsehood, and Sean Spicer, our press secretary, gave alternative facts to that.”
— Kellyanne Conway
January 22, 2017   •   Meet the Press defense of White House claims about inauguration crowd size.
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“I think you should support Donald Trump for president.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024   •   Musk stating his political preference during his conversation with Trump.
X conversation with Donald Trump
“That's just how my brain works.”
— Elon Musk
May 8, 2021
Saturday Night Live monologue
“Where this hatred comes from and why we will have to determine.”
— Donald Trump
December 7, 2015   •   Trump discussing his rationale for proposing restrictions on Muslims entering the United States.
Donald J. Trump Statement on Preventing Muslim Immigration
“Bringing the total number of those involved or benefiting to nine.”
— James Comer
April 17, 2023   •   Comer discussing the scope of the committee's investigation.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“He owns the border crisis and all its consequences.”
— Tim Scott
March 27, 2024   •   Scott assigning responsibility for conditions at the southern border to President Biden.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“This AI-powered warrantless financial surveillance is highly concerning.”
— Jim Jordan
March 21, 2024   •   Jordan and Rep. Harriet Hageman opened an inquiry into allegations concerning IRS use of artificial intelligence to analyze financial information.
House Judiciary Committee
“We will literally fight until the truth comes out.”
— Alina Habba
February 16, 2024   •   Habba promising to continue challenging the New York civil-fraud judgment.
Fox News — Hannity
“Ocean water.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2017   •   Trump emphasizing Puerto Rico's geographic isolation while discussing disaster response.
Presidential Remarks — Hurricane Maria
“This is why the American people hate Congress.”
— Rick Scott
July 1, 2022   •   Scott criticizing the CHIPS and Science Act and congressional spending.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“We all look like domestic terrorists now.”
— Hope Hicks
January 6, 2021   •   Hicks texting Julie Radford, Ivanka Trump's chief of staff, as Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol.
House January 6 Select Committee
“He understands branding.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 2, 2024   •   Gingrich discussing Donald Trump.
PBS FRONTLINE
“You can never let your guard down.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise discussing security following political assassination attempts.
Fox News
“I don't remember having any role in that.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questions concerning her participation in a campaign matter.
House Judiciary Committee