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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“He has lifted them up.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 9, 2016   •   Clinton's characterization of Trump's relationship with extremist or prejudiced supporters.
LGBT for Hillary fundraiser
“I think it's transformative, for sure.”
— Russell Vought
July 1, 2024   •   Vought discussing JD Vance's selection.
Centre for Climate Reporting undercover recording
“You’ve got to be honest about what it means to lead a country, it means killing people.”
— Tucker Carlson
October 12, 2026   •   Carlson discussing national leadership.
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“Democrats chase ballots while we’re chasing voters.”
— Lauren Boebert
July 17, 2023   •   Boebert discussing Republican turnout strategy and ballot harvesting in an NBC News interview.
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“I'm about to have a friend for dinner.”
— Donald Trump
May 11, 2024   •   Trump paraphrasing/recounting a line associated with Hannibal Lecter at the end of The Silence of the Lambs.
Trump Campaign Rally — Wildwood, New Jersey
“Islam is a political ideology.”
— Michael Flynn
October 12, 2026   •   Flynn discussing Islam during the 2016 campaign period.
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“If it hurts America, Biden will be for it.”
— Newt Gingrich
May 1, 2021   •   Gingrich's rhetorical characterization of Biden administration policy.
Fox News — The Ingraham Angle
“It's vital to addressing the emerging threats to religious liberty.”
— Pam Bondi
June 16, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice
“We are writing the actual executive orders.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought described advance preparations for implementing policies under a future Trump administration.
ProPublica / Documented
“We didn't give it to China.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump discussing transfer of Panama Canal control to Panama. The United States transferred control to Panama under treaties signed in 1977; it did not transfer the canal to China.
Second Inaugural Address
“I make it very clear where I stand on an issue.”
— Ivanka Trump
June 26, 2017   •   Ivanka discussing how she communicated disagreements to President Trump.
Fox & Friends Interview
“The issue is how we confront, stare it down and fight back.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2020   •   Pirro discussing how individuals and the country should respond to crises including COVID-19.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Not to my knowledge.”
— Pam Bondi
May 29, 2026   •   Answering whether she had ever met Jeffrey Epstein.
House Oversight Committee transcribed interview
“Joe Biden abused his public office.”
— James Comer
August 19, 2024   •   Republican committee conclusion in the Biden impeachment inquiry. Biden denied wrongdoing and was not impeached by the House.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“He always perseveres.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2020   •   Pirro praising Trump's response to adversity.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Responsibility is the antidote.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott emphasizing individual responsibility during his presidential campaign.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“Every American has a right to feel that way.”
— Sean Hannity
November 12, 2020   •   Hannity was discussing Americans who believed the 2020 presidential election was unfair. Joe Biden's victory was subsequently certified.
Hannity / Fox News
“Anger is addictive.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing outrage-driven media and social media.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“I fell in love with him.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2018   •   West Virginia rally, discussing correspondence with Kim Jong Un.
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