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
“Artificial intelligence threatens the common man's liberty.”
— Josh Hawley
September 1, 2025   •   Hawley warning about potential economic and political risks from artificial intelligence.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“We're paying ranchers not to ranch.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum criticizing federal land and agricultural policies.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“For three years, the Biden administration has failed to secure the border.”
— Chuck Grassley
December 1, 2023   •   Grassley's assessment of Biden administration immigration enforcement.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“The public airwaves belong to the American people.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing why licensed broadcasters have public-interest obligations.
FCC / Brendan Carr remarks
“Israel has every right to defend itself.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026
Public remarks
“President Trump does not bluff.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt discussing Trump's threats and negotiating posture.
White House / CNN archival transcript
“I'm advocating for truth, justice and the American way and the President of the United States.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 31, 2020   •   Pirro's sign-off during the closing days of the 2020 presidential campaign.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Which is the Trump agenda.”
— Corey Lewandowski
August 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski describing the objective White House staff should follow.
The Laura Ingraham Show
“Their leadership... utterly failed those line officers.”
— Ron Johnson
July 9, 2021   •   Johnson criticizing congressional and Capitol Police leadership over security preparations for January 6.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“The problem is not going away.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2021   •   Johnson discussing public distrust surrounding the 2020 election.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“It is total insanity.”
— Josh Hawley
December 10, 2024   •   Hawley criticizing immigration-policy proposals.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“We're gonna go back to steam.”
— Donald Trump
October 28, 2025   •   Trump discussing his preference for steam catapults over electromagnetic launch systems on aircraft carriers.
Remarks aboard USS George Washington
“Is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?”
— Donald Trump
April 23, 2020   •   White House COVID-19 briefing, discussing disinfectant research.
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“This isn't just one transaction.”
— James Comer
May 1, 2023   •   Comer emphasizing the number of financial transactions being investigated.
James Comer media remarks
“To my Republican colleagues: if you vote no, you're legitimizing the most despicable thing.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham urging Republican senators to support Kavanaugh's confirmation.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Washington's obsession with spending has become so reckless.”
— Rick Scott
September 1, 2026   •   Scott criticizing federal deficits and debt.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“I will never speak on a hypothetical, especially one saying that the president would do something illegal.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“He tapped into what the American people saw and wanted.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 5, 2017   •   Lewandowski explaining his interpretation of Trump's 2016 electoral appeal.
Breitbart News Daily
“They're imploding.”
— Eric Trump
June 6, 2017   •   Eric describing the Democratic Party.
Fox News — Hannity
“The most important thing America has ever had.”
— Howard Lutnick
March 11, 2025   •   Lutnick's description of Trump's economic policies while defending them against concerns about recession.
CBS News