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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“Personnel is policy.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing the importance of presidential appointments.
Project 2025 / public remarks
“We are slowly moving... to chaos and anarchy.”
— Jeanine Pirro
May 8, 2021   •   Pirro's characterization of changes she perceived in the American criminal justice system and attitudes toward law enforcement.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“He is the founder of ISIS.”
— Donald Trump
August 11, 2016   •   Trump repeatedly describing President Barack Obama as the "founder" of ISIS. Obama did not found ISIS; the organization developed from al-Qaeda in Iraq and predecessor groups. Trump later said he had been sarcastic, though he initially rejected attempts to reinterpret the statement figuratively.
Hugh Hewitt Radio Interview
“It was so good I said, I hope she keeps running that ad.”
— Donald Trump
March 21, 2017   •   Trump claiming a Clinton campaign advertisement attacking him ultimately helped his candidacy.
NRCC March Dinner
“It's my favorite word in the dictionary.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump describing how he had previously characterized the word "tariffs."
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“Wait, does anyone have anything else to say?”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2025   •   Trump joking with his audience after declaring that America had invented everything.
Artificial Intelligence Policy Speech — Washington, D.C.
“Maybe Trump’s actually a dumbass.”
— Alex Jones
August 22, 2021   •   Jones attacking Trump over his support for COVID-19 vaccination.
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“Federal prosecutors possess tremendous power.”
— Bill Barr
September 16, 2020
Hillsdale College Constitution Day Remarks
“Do I stay on top of the boat and get electrocuted?”
— Donald Trump
June 9, 2024   •   Trump continuing his hypothetical involving a sinking electric boat and a shark.
Trump Campaign Rally — Las Vegas, Nevada
“It's an unstoppable financial vehicle that's going to take over the world.”
— Elon Musk
May 8, 2021   •   Said as part of an SNL comedy segment about Dogecoin.
Saturday Night Live
“Discrimination, violence, and inequality still loom large in many countries.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 11, 2012
U.S. Department of State
“We do not need a reckless president who believes she is above the law.”
— Michael Flynn
October 12, 2026   •   Flynn criticizing Hillary Clinton.
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“I don't break.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba describing her response to pressure and criticism.
Alina Habba public remarks
“It's absurd as a country, do we have a policy of declaring the children of illegal aliens to be automatic citizens.”
— Stephen Miller
April 28, 2025   •   Speaking to reporters after questions about a deported mother who took her U.S.-citizen children with her; Miller criticized birthright citizenship.
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“These are the aristocrats of our age.”
— Josh Hawley
December 5, 2019   •   Hawley describing large corporations and cultural institutions.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Does it make America more prosperous?”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   One of Rubio's stated tests for evaluating State Department programs and foreign policy.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee — confirmation testimony
“This was all about the campaign.”
— Michael Cohen
May 13, 2024   •   Cohen's sworn testimony regarding his interpretation of Trump's motivation for suppressing the Stormy Daniels story.
People v. Trump trial testimony