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
“And to protect their rights.”
— Russell Vought
January 23, 2025   •   Vought discussing the core responsibility of the federal government.
Senate Budget Committee confirmation hearing
“We're fighting the Biden administration on 20 fronts.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum discussing lawsuits and policy disputes between North Dakota and the Biden administration.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“What a stupid question.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt responding to a reporter during a White House exchange.
White House
“One of them suggested sunsetting laws after five years.”
— Rick Scott
November 1, 2022   •   Scott acknowledging the provision in his Rescue America plan that proposed federal laws sunset after five years unless renewed by Congress.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“The whole thing is a giant hoax.”
— Alex Jones
October 12, 2026   •   Jones falsely describing Sandy Hook; he later acknowledged the massacre was real.
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“Mitt was so systematically dishonest.”
— Newt Gingrich
January 27, 2012   •   Gingrich criticizing Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney.
Fox News On the Record
“It gave us a positive anchor to the campaign.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 3, 2026   •   Gingrich explaining the political value of the Contract with America.
PBS — Center Ring
“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
“I am not a boycotter.”
— Sean Hannity
January 17, 2022   •   Hannity commenting on Novak Djokovic's absence from the Australian Open during controversy over COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Fox News — Hannity
“No, I meant he's the founder of ISIS.”
— Donald Trump
August 11, 2016   •   Trump rejecting interviewer Hugh Hewitt's attempt to reinterpret Trump's statement as meaning Obama's policies merely created conditions that aided ISIS.
Hugh Hewitt Radio Interview
“I think we’ve doubled in numbers since the debate.”
— Enrique Tarrio
February 25, 2021   •   Tarrio told CNN that Proud Boys membership had grown after Trump’s stand back and stand by debate remark.
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“I will follow the same practice Democrat members of Congress have in years past.”
— Josh Hawley
December 30, 2020   •   Hawley comparing his planned Electoral College objection to previous congressional objections by Democrats.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“President Trump is the leader who will rebuild the promise of America.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle advocating Trump's reelection.
Republican National Convention
“I do not plan to attend the Republican convention in Cleveland this summer.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 9, 2016
U.S. Senate
“Canada is not open to us.”
— Howard Lutnick
July 20, 2025   •   Lutnick criticizing Canadian trade barriers.
CBS — Face the Nation
“Forced labor and human trafficking are atrocious crimes.”
— Alina Habba
June 1, 2025   •   Habba discussing a federal forced-labor prosecution.
U.S. Department of Justice
“Not a single cent of U.S. taxpayer money goes to terrorism-complicit organizations.”
— Tim Scott
February 11, 2024   •   Scott supporting restrictions on funding to UNRWA amid allegations involving some employees and the October 7 attack. The status and extent of institutional responsibility were disputed.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“We're going to hold broadcasters accountable.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing enforcement of FCC rules and broadcasters' public-interest obligations.
Brendan Carr interview
“My candidacy is very much about breaking barriers.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026
Campaign remarks