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
“Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in nine days.”
— Sean Hannity
January 1, 2021   •   Hannity privately urged Trump advisers to bring the post-election confrontation to a conclusion.
January 6 Committee — Hannity text messages
“They like the fact that you can't see it.”
— Donald Trump
July 24, 2018   •   Trump discussing the F-35's stealth capabilities. Stealth technology reduces radar and other signatures; it does not make an aircraft literally invisible to human vision.
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention
“Social media rewards outrage.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing incentives created by social-media engagement.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“We were meant to be a Christian nation.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought's characterization of the United States.
Public remarks
“Promises made, promises kept.”
— Chuck Grassley
April 29, 2025   •   Grassley praising Trump for pursuing campaign promises during the beginning of his second term.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“It will be my job to not only keep America safe but restore integrity to that department.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“We all need to work together to restore Americans' faith in elections.”
— Chuck Grassley
October 3, 2026   •   Grassley discussing election integrity.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“The American people have a right to be safe.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“He speaks from the heart.”
— Roger Stone
December 1, 2016   •   Describing Trump's political communication style.
PBS FRONTLINE
“When there are no ceilings, the sky's the limit.”
— Hillary Clinton
July 28, 2016   •   Clinton discussing becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.
Democratic National Convention
“Did you think I was also going to be a chill, normal dude?”
— Elon Musk
May 8, 2021
Saturday Night Live monologue
“The only person who died on January 6th was Ashley Babbitt.”
— Tommy Tuberville
January 6, 2026   •   Tuberville said this on the Senate floor. Ashli Babbitt was shot during the breach; other people present at the Capitol died that day or shortly afterward, and the circumstances and official classifications of those deaths differ.
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“I’m speaking with myself, number one, because I have a very good brain.”
— Donald Trump
March 16, 2016   •   MSNBC Morning Joe interview about foreign-policy advisers.
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“For every one who’s a valedictorian, there’s another 100 out there who weigh 130 pounds.”
— Steve King
July 18, 2013   •   King discussing undocumented immigrants.
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“They want to be in the greatest market in the world.”
— Howard Lutnick
March 3, 2025   •   Lutnick discussing why manufacturers would invest in the United States.
U.S. Department of Commerce
“Judges have a duty to follow the law.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Person, woman, man, camera, TV.”
— Donald Trump
July 22, 2020   •   Trump reciting five words while describing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment he had previously taken.
Fox News Interview with Dr. Marc Siegel
“Our Constitution matters.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“This is your Perry Mason moment.”
— Alex Jones
August 3, 2022   •   Jones reacting in court after learning his lawyers had sent his phone records to opposing counsel.
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“They are licensed to use it.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr explaining the relationship between broadcasters and federally regulated spectrum.
Brendan Carr remarks