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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“Every state is now a border state.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise arguing that migration at the southern border affects communities throughout the United States.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“There were multiple ways of doing the alterations of the votes.”
— Sidney Powell
October 12, 2026   •   Powell alleging vote manipulation.
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“They were there for my family in my darkest hours.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise describing Donald and Melania Trump's support following the 2017 shooting.
Republican National Convention
“Nothing more and nothing less.”
— Jeanine Pirro
August 1, 2025   •   Part of Pirro's statement advocating merit-based federal hiring.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
“There's going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”
— Brendan Carr
September 17, 2025   •   Carr discussing the FCC's possible response if broadcasters did not address conduct involving Jimmy Kimmel. The remarks generated substantial First Amendment controversy.
Brendan Carr interview / CNN transcript
“I never said this.”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2019   •   Trump denying Axios reporting that he had suggested using nuclear weapons against hurricanes. Axios stood by its reporting and later said additional sources corroborated it.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“It’s a crime punishable by death — is what treason is. Nancy Pelosi is guilty of treason.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
February 22, 2019   •   Greene discussed Pelosi and the punishment for treason in a video promoting a petition to impeach her.
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“I'm confident that, over time, we'll see $1 trillion of savings.”
— Elon Musk
May 30, 2025   •   Musk's projection for DOGE savings. Reported and independently calculated savings have been disputed.
White House press conference
“We’re going to bury Biden on November 3rd.”
— Steve Bannon
October 12, 2026   •   Bannon discussing the election.
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“Sadly, the American dream is dead.”
— Donald Trump
June 16, 2015   •   Presidential campaign announcement at Trump Tower.
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“Remove her! And remove Kash Patel.”
— Alex Jones
September 22, 2025   •   Jones urging Trump to remove Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel.
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“The American people deserve to know the truth about the Biden family's foreign dealings.”
— Ron Johnson
September 25, 2020   •   Johnson discussing the Senate investigation he led with Sen. Chuck Grassley into Hunter Biden, Burisma and foreign financial transactions.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“We're going to open it up so that people can live.”
— Donald Trump
April 9, 2025   •   Trump discussing his executive order concerning showerhead water pressure.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“I was throwing them to people.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump describing the widely photographed paper-towel episode during his Puerto Rico visit.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“I'm still angry after last week's events at the Capitol.”
— Steve Scalise
January 13, 2021   •   Scalise discussing the January 6 attack.
Fox News Opinion
“Frankly, you guys up there in the fake news have worn out your welcome.”
— Kari Lake
July 16, 2024   •   Republican National Convention speech.
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“Women must enjoy the right to participate fully in the social and political lives of their countries.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 5, 1995
Fourth World Conference on Women
“My gut tells me the White House people controlling the government were involved in this.”
— Alex Jones
October 12, 2026   •   Jones advancing an unsupported conspiracy claim about Sandy Hook.
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“Why not look into the Democrats' relationships with Russia?”
— Newt Gingrich
May 24, 2017   •   Gingrich arguing that scrutiny of Russia-related contacts should extend beyond Trump's campaign.
Fox News Hannity
“They want to keep us in a forever pandemic.”
— Jesse Watters
July 31, 2021   •   Watters' characterization of Democratic COVID-19 policies during the Delta-variant period.
Fox News — Watters' World