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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“I'm just disgusted and furious.”
— Rick Scott
December 10, 2021   •   Scott expressing anger over inflation and Biden administration economic policy.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“You and James Comey have been good friends for many years, correct?”
— Louie Gohmert
July 24, 2019   •   Gohmert questioning Robert Mueller.
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“Just to reiterate. The 2020 election was stolen.”
— Steve Bannon
January 6, 2026   •   On War Room on the fifth anniversary of January 6, repeating his claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen; extensive official reviews and court proceedings did not establish outcome-changing fraud.
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“Of course, it's going to be a big change.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 6, 2025   •   Lutnick discussing the administration's attempt to restructure U.S. trade relationships.
CBS — Face the Nation
“We need a president who will restore law and order.”
— Tim Scott
January 19, 2024   •   Scott endorsing Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.
Trump Campaign Rally
“One of the greatest achievements by a presidential administration in the history of our great country.”
— Karoline Leavitt
June 1, 2025   •   Leavitt's characterization of Trump's border policies.
White House Press Briefing
“I don't know, it should be simple.”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2025   •   Trump discussing his strategy of allowing AI facilities to build dedicated power generation.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“Black families were together during Jim Crow.”
— Byron Donalds
June 4, 2024   •   Remarks at a campaign event discussing Black families and Democratic voting patterns.
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“The Democrats turned it into a land of discarded heroin needles in parks.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle's highly negative characterization of California under Democratic political leadership.
Republican National Convention
“I'm not sure what is left to do or say.”
— Sean Hannity
January 1, 2021   •   Hannity expressing private frustration while communicating with Trump advisers after January 6.
January 6 Committee — Hannity text messages
“The best is yet to come.”
— Jeanine Pirro
November 14, 2020   •   Pirro was introducing a discussion of allegations involving Dominion voting systems. Claims that Dominion machines systematically switched votes were not substantiated.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Delivering meaningful accountability.”
— Jeanine Pirro
September 21, 2026   •   Pirro describing the objective of federal violent-crime and narcotics enforcement.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
“I'd rather make them in Detroit.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump arguing for greater domestic automobile production while discussing Canada.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“Their singular purpose is to destroy President Trump at all cost.”
— Sean Hannity
March 1, 2018   •   Hannity's characterization of mainstream news organizations during the Trump administration.
Fox News — Hannity
“I revel in your hatred, because if I weren't effective you wouldn't hate me.”
— Roger Stone
October 3, 2026   •   Responding to a question about viewers who might dislike him after watching the documentary.
Get Me Roger Stone
“I can't tell you that. I don't know.”
— Donald Trump
August 15, 2025   •   Trump responding aboard Air Force One when asked what outcome would make his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin a success.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“These are incredibly difficult issues.”
— Ivanka Trump
August 2, 2018   •   Ivanka discussing immigration policy.
Axios News Shapers Interview
“The president has a messaging problem.”
— Greg Gutfeld
January 1, 2022   •   Gutfeld discussing Biden's declining approval ratings and political communication.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“For them, it's politics and power.”
— Sean Hannity
July 1, 2021   •   Hannity referring to Democrats, media organizations and technology companies.
Hannity / Fox News
“Sir, this is the White House, you're the President of the United States, you can do anything you want.”
— Donald Trump
October 15, 2025   •   Trump quoting what he said others told him regarding approvals for construction or renovation work at the White House. Presidential authority over White House alterations is not literally unlimited.
White House Ballroom Dinner