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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5728 quotes
“The FBI found them here in an entirely apolitical and professional way.”
— James Comey
July 5, 2016
FBI
“They're failing COVID policy.”
— Sean Hannity
December 1, 2021   •   Hannity's assessment of Biden administration COVID policy.
Hannity / Fox News
“The federal government admitted it and they paid money to her family as part of a legal settlement.”
— Tommy Tuberville
January 6, 2026   •   Tuberville was referring to the federal settlement with Ashli Babbitt’s family. A civil settlement does not by itself constitute an admission of legal liability unless the agreement says so.
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“My greatest achievement, that’s right.”
— Alex Jones
June 22, 2017   •   Jones describing his claim that he had briefed Trump about “globalists” before Trump entered office.
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“This behavior has no place in our community.”
— Jeanine Pirro
August 10, 2026   •   Pirro commenting on an indictment involving allegations of kidnapping, assault, child cruelty and other offenses. The defendant was presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
“The Department's work on this matter is at its end.”
— Bill Barr
May 1, 2019   •   Barr discussing DOJ's work following completion of the Mueller investigation.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Tonight, the great awakening is starting in America.”
— Dan Bongino
June 5, 2021   •   Opening statement on the inaugural episode of Unfiltered with Dan Bongino.
Fox News — Unfiltered with Dan Bongino
“It is the check on government control.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr describing free speech as a safeguard against government power.
Brendan Carr public statement
“We wanted to continue the work.”
— Russell Vought
January 23, 2025   •   Vought explained why he founded the Center for Renewing America after Trump's first term.
Senate Budget Committee confirmation hearing
“I am honored to serve as a member of this commission.”
— Pam Bondi
June 16, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice
“It's right now a demolition site.”
— Donald Trump
February 4, 2025   •   Trump describing extensive destruction in Gaza following the Israel-Hamas war.
Joint Press Conference with Benjamin Netanyahu
“There is no such thing as free.”
— Jeanine Pirro
June 30, 2018   •   Pirro discussing government programs.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“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 illegally broke our nation's laws and therefore, they are criminals.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt's characterization of people unlawfully present in the United States. Immigration violations vary between civil and criminal violations depending on circumstances.
White House
“1.3 million people live to over 150 years of age.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump describing Social Security database records. There is no evidence that 1.3 million Americans over age 150 were alive; the claim conflated administrative records with living beneficiaries.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“Where is Joe Biden?”
— Rick Scott
December 10, 2021   •   Scott criticizing Biden's leadership on inflation and supply-chain issues.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“We aren't saying the allegations are true.”
— Chuck Grassley
October 3, 2026   •   Grassley discussing additional FBI source reports containing allegations involving the Biden family and explicitly distinguishing allegations from established facts.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Barriers are being torn down.”
— Hillary Clinton
June 8, 2012   •   Clinton discussing progress on LGBT rights.
U.S. Department of State
“We must restore free speech rights for everyday Americans.”
— Brendan Carr
November 17, 2024   •   Carr describing a priority after being selected by Trump to lead the FCC.
Brendan Carr public statement