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
“They deserve to know what their government is doing.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing government transparency.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“You could charge Abe Lincoln with murder.”
— Jesse Watters
January 9, 2024   •   Watters used an analogy involving Lincoln and the Civil War while arguing for presidential immunity. This was a rhetorical hypothetical, not a legal finding.
Fox News — The Five
“Then I have an Article II, where I have the right to do whatever I want as President.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2019   •   Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit.
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“If these tariffs stay in place, there will be more economic damage.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
April 1, 2025   •   Scaramucci discussing the potential economic consequences of Trump's tariff policy.
Television interview
“Joe Biden abused his public office.”
— James Comer
August 19, 2024   •   Republican committee conclusion in the Biden impeachment inquiry. Biden denied wrongdoing and was not impeached by the House.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“We're going to continue to follow the money.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Recurring Comer phrase describing the Oversight Committee's Biden investigation.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“Our wide-open border is definitely providing jobs.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
September 18, 2024   •   Greene was referring sarcastically to criminal cartels and human smuggling.
House Homeland Security Committee hearing
“We cut regulations for small businesses.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise referring to deregulation undertaken during the Trump administration.
Republican National Convention
“It gives them access under this broken system to welfare benefits, ultimately to the voting booth.”
— Stephen Miller
August 6, 2026   •   At a White House event discussing an executive order targeting so-called birth tourism.
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“He's ethically compromised.”
— Sean Hannity
April 4, 2022   •   Hannity's allegation concerning President Biden amid reporting about Hunter Biden's business activities. Investigations documented Hunter Biden's business dealings but did not establish that Joe Biden personally participated in his son's criminal conduct.
Fox News — Hannity
“We now hear full-blown conspiracy theories.”
— Chuck Grassley
October 1, 2020   •   Grassley criticizing rhetoric questioning whether the 2020 election and transfer of power would function normally.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“He belittled and harassed elected officials across the country to get his way.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 13, 2021   •   Grassley's criticism of Trump's conduct following the 2020 election.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“Africa has tremendous business potential.”
— Donald Trump
September 20, 2017   •   Trump discussing economic opportunities during a luncheon with African leaders.
Luncheon with African Leaders — United Nations
“You have a green card, this is a gold card.”
— Donald Trump
February 25, 2025   •   Trump describing his proposed Gold Card immigration program.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“It's malicious poison that they are spewing.”
— Ron Johnson
February 8, 2022   •   Johnson criticizing Democratic accusations concerning race and political extremism.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Communist China is our enemy and will stop at nothing to undermine our republic.”
— Rick Scott
July 16, 2026   •   Scott reacting to claims released by President Trump concerning alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 election. The broader interpretation and significance of the released material were politically contested.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“America is a nation of laws.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“If you break federal law, we will prosecute you.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba describing her federal law-enforcement philosophy.
Alina Habba public remarks