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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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“I know more about renewables than any human being on Earth.”
— Donald Trump
August 5, 2016   •   Campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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“It’s one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It’s going to be just fine.”
— Donald Trump
January 22, 2020   •   CNBC interview at Davos, discussing the first known U.S. coronavirus case.
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“It's not your fault.”
— Donald Trump
May 8, 2013   •   Trump concluding his tweet boasting about his IQ.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“I think it would be, frankly, a more appropriate word to use is ‘lynching.’”
— Donald Trump
October 22, 2019   •   White House remarks describing the impeachment inquiry.
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“We're going to keep them out.”
— Donald Trump
February 18, 2025   •   Trump discussing the Associated Press after it continued using "Gulf of Mexico" while acknowledging Trump's federal renaming. The White House restricted AP access, prompting litigation over press access.
Executive Order Remarks — Mar-a-Lago
“We're getting the yips on this stuff.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump expressing suspicion about whether the gold reserves at Fort Knox were intact.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“So he doesn't take it personally.”
— Donald Trump
February 5, 2026   •   Trump joking that Biden would not take Trump's criticism personally because, according to Trump, Biden did not know he had been president.
National Prayer Breakfast
“I fell in love with him.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2018   •   West Virginia rally, discussing correspondence with Kim Jong Un.
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“I think I’d be a good reporter.”
— Donald Trump
November 7, 2018   •   Post-midterm White House news conference.
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“It takes you a little while to fix up the Oval Office.”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2025   •   Trump jokingly subtracting time spent renovating or decorating the Oval Office while discussing how long his administration had effectively been working.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“I know more about ISIS than the generals do, believe me.”
— Donald Trump
November 12, 2015   •   Campaign rally in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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“Germany was finished.”
— Donald Trump
April 8, 2025   •   Trump criticizing German energy policy. Germany was not literally "finished" economically or politically.
White House Energy Executive Order Remarks
“NBC's one of the worst.”
— Donald Trump
July 29, 2025   •   Trump criticizing NBC News after a reporter asked him about his explanations for his falling-out with Jeffrey Epstein.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“On occasion, they break, they explode.”
— Donald Trump
February 10, 2025   •   Trump describing problems he said he had experienced with paper straws.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“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
“We'll talk to them a little bit.”
— Donald Trump
August 18, 2019   •   Trump discussing possible conversations with Denmark regarding Greenland.
Presidential Press Exchange — Morristown, New Jersey
“We're going to be selling a gold card.”
— Donald Trump
February 25, 2025   •   Trump announcing a proposed immigration program through which wealthy applicants could obtain enhanced immigration status.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“Create an economic development.”
— Donald Trump
February 4, 2025   •   Trump describing his proposed redevelopment of Gaza.
Joint Press Conference with Benjamin Netanyahu
“They're sending people that have lots of problems.”
— Donald Trump
June 16, 2015   •   Trump discussing Mexican immigrants during his presidential campaign announcement.
Presidential Campaign Announcement — Trump Tower
“I can just see the great General George Patton spinning in his grave.”
— Donald Trump
September 7, 2016   •   Trump invoking General George Patton while criticizing the campaign against ISIS.
NBC Commander-in-Chief Forum