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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5728 quotes
“Nobody clicks on 'everything is fine.'”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Comedic observation about online-media incentives.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“Our Army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports.”
— Donald Trump
July 4, 2019   •   Salute to America speech while describing the Revolutionary War.
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“Trump understands television.”
— Jesse Watters
October 3, 2026   •   Watters discussing Trump's communications style and ability to attract media coverage.
Jesse Watters Primetime
“Trump has crossed a Rubicon with me.”
— Alex Jones
February 23, 2026   •   Jones saying the Epstein controversy had seriously damaged his relationship with Trump.
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“Energy policy affects every American.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum emphasizing the economic importance of energy production.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“Families... take on multiple jobs just to make ends meet.”
— Rick Scott
June 12, 2024   •   Scott discussing cost-of-living pressures.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“I've just never known him to be depressed.”
— Roger Stone
June 7, 2016   •   Discussing Trump's response to setbacks.
PBS FRONTLINE
“People like Fauci actually sabotaged early treatment.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson accused Anthony Fauci and federal health officials of undermining early COVID treatments. Evidence did not establish that Fauci intentionally sabotaged effective treatment.
Fox Business / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“But if we're right, a lot of them will go to jail.”
— Rudy Giuliani
January 6, 2021   •   Save America rally in Washington, immediately before his 'trial by combat' remark.
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“Big water.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2017   •   Trump describing the ocean separating Puerto Rico from the continental United States while discussing Hurricane Maria relief.
Presidential Remarks — Hurricane Maria
“Wouldn't that be terrible if we opened it up and there was no gold there?”
— Donald Trump
February 22, 2025   •   Trump again speculating without evidence that Fort Knox might be empty.
CPAC Speech
“I have always stood by our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel.”
— Tim Scott
February 13, 2024   •   Scott discussing his support for Israel while opposing a broader foreign-aid package.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“Those are exact words.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey confirming his account of Trump's statement concerning Flynn.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“They have all but blacked out any positive news.”
— Sean Hannity
March 1, 2018   •   Hannity accusing mainstream television networks of giving insufficient coverage to positive economic developments under Trump.
Fox News — Hannity
“I don't recall receiving it.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questions about campaign communications.
House Judiciary Committee
“Michael has admitted to human frailty.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
May 10, 2024   •   Scaramucci discussing Michael Cohen before Cohen testified in Trump's New York criminal trial.
CNN
“Everything has to be binary.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld criticizing political discourse that forces issues into opposing camps.
Fox News — The Five
“Neither is he below the law.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham arguing that Trump was being treated unfairly by prosecutors.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“Canada is not open to us.”
— Howard Lutnick
July 20, 2025   •   Lutnick criticizing Canadian trade barriers.
CBS — Face the Nation
“The biggest corporations in America.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley discussing corporate political power.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley