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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224 quotes from Lindsey Graham
“This is not about protecting the country.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 5, 2020   •   Graham discussing Trump's first impeachment.
U.S. Senate
“I think she's the most liberal person to be nominated.”
— Lindsey Graham
August 1, 2024   •   Graham's ideological characterization of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
NBC — Meet the Press
“Unfortunately, this is a race to the bottom in 2016.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 6, 2016   •   Graham criticizing both major presidential candidates.
CNN
“He's the ISIL man of the year.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 8, 2015   •   Graham arguing Trump's rhetoric would benefit Islamic State propaganda.
CNN — New Day
“I agree with the three, but I accept the four.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham saying he accepted the Wisconsin Supreme Court's 4-3 ruling despite agreeing with the dissent.
Congressional Record
“She's going to the White House if we don't change this campaign.”
— Lindsey Graham
August 1, 2024   •   Graham warning Trump's campaign to focus more heavily on policy. Trump ultimately won the 2024 election.
NBC — Meet the Press
“Hit them hard.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 1, 2024   •   Graham advocating retaliation against Iran following the deaths of three U.S. service members.
Lindsey Graham public statement
“Democrats have lost their minds when it comes to President Trump.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 25, 2019   •   Graham's political characterization of Democrats pursuing impeachment.
U.S. Senate
“This is not a job interview.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham rejecting a characterization of the Kavanaugh confirmation process.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I'd rather lose without Donald Trump than try to win with him.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 8, 2015   •   Graham rejecting Trump's candidacy during the Republican primary.
CNN — New Day
“It's like being shot or poisoned.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 21, 2016   •   Graham describing a choice between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz during the Republican primary.
CBS News
“Give the president some money to fight this bullshit.”
— Lindsey Graham
March 1, 2023   •   Graham becoming emotional while urging Trump supporters to donate toward Trump's legal defense.
Fox News
“Without Iran there is no Hamas.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 1, 2023   •   Graham emphasizing Iranian financial and military support for Hamas. Hamas also has independent political, financial and organizational structures.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“Ukraine is fighting for their freedom.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026
Public remarks
“And you'd be absolutely right.”
— Lindsey Graham
March 10, 2016   •   Graham emphasizing that he should be held to his stated election-year Supreme Court standard.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“President Biden has the authority today.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham arguing that Biden possessed executive authority to tighten immigration enforcement.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“He shouldn't be commander-in-chief.”
— Lindsey Graham
July 1, 2015   •   Graham criticizing Trump after Trump's remarks about John McCain.
CNN
“I cannot, in good conscience, support Donald Trump.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 1, 2016   •   Graham announcing that he would not support Trump in the 2016 presidential election.
Lindsey Graham public statement