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
“Go under a windmill someday.”
— Donald Trump
December 21, 2019   •   Trump continuing his argument about bird deaths associated with wind turbines.
White House — Turning Point USA Student Action Summit
“I'm, like, a smart person.”
— Donald Trump
December 11, 2016   •   Trump explaining why he did not believe he needed to receive the President's Daily Brief every day.
Fox News Sunday Interview
“America first.”
— Tim Scott
January 10, 2024   •   Scott arguing that U.S. border security should be prioritized alongside foreign assistance.
Fox News / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“I spent my career putting criminals behind bars.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026   •   Pirro discussing her prosecutorial career.
Public remarks
“The truth be damned.”
— Sean Hannity
March 1, 2018   •   Hannity accusing mainstream media organizations of prioritizing opposition to Trump over accuracy.
Fox News — Hannity
“I implore you to consider one more relatively minor violation.”
— John Eastman
January 6, 2021   •   Email urging Pence’s team to delay certification.
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“Gutfeld can't even make it through The Five.”
— Jesse Watters
August 27, 2025   •   Watters joking about co-host Greg Gutfeld while praising Trump's endurance during a Cabinet meeting.
Jesse Watters Primetime
“We need a trust-busting agenda for the 21st century.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley advocating stronger antitrust laws and enforcement.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“I've had a ton of conversations with Mr. McConney over the years.”
— Eric Trump
March 1, 2023   •   Eric discussing Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney during sworn testimony.
New York Attorney General Civil Fraud Case — Eric Trump Deposition
“They come after us viciously.”
— Eric Trump
June 6, 2017   •   Eric describing political and media scrutiny of the Trump family.
Fox News — Hannity
“When we win, the world wins.”
— Howard Lutnick
January 1, 2026   •   Lutnick arguing that a strong American economy benefits other countries.
U.S. Department of Commerce
“We're just getting started.”
— Chuck Grassley
April 29, 2025   •   Grassley discussing Trump's second administration after its first 100 days.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“Attack me.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt telling critics to direct their political opposition toward administration officials rather than ICE agents.
White House Press Briefing
“I know it because I've lived it.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott connecting his biography to his argument about American opportunity.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“I have Asperger's.”
— Elon Musk
May 8, 2021   •   Musk disclosed this while hosting Saturday Night Live.
Saturday Night Live
“The Panama Canal was built for our military.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump discussing U.S. strategic interest in the Panama Canal.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“Our future of this country depends on it.”
— Alina Habba
September 6, 2024   •   Habba arguing for Trump's election.
Donald Trump New York Press Conference
“Under President Trump's leadership, we're unlocking it.”
— Doug Burgum
April 10, 2025   •   Burgum praising the administration's offshore energy policies.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“I felt like seconds actually.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
January 30, 2024   •   Scaramucci joking about his 11-day tenure as White House communications director.
CNN
“Not that I recall.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questions concerning events during the Trump campaign and administration.
House Judiciary Committee