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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“We have to return it to the elected president.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing executive power.
Public remarks
“A man takes a sip.”
— Jesse Watters
September 1, 2024   •   Watters describing how he believed men should drink beverages during a discussion about masculinity.
Fox News — The Five
“We need accountability.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Recurring Comer phrase during investigations involving federal agencies.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“I had frequent interactions with him.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks describing her access to Trump while serving on his campaign and in the White House.
House Judiciary Committee
“It’s unquestionable.”
— Sean Spicer
January 23, 2017   •   Spicer insisted the combined in-person, television and online audience made Trump’s inauguration the largest total audience.
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“A thoroughly corrupt FBI investigation of a duly elected president.”
— Ron Johnson
January 7, 2021   •   Johnson's characterization of the FBI's Russia investigation. DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz documented significant FISA errors but did not establish that political bias caused the investigation to be opened.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.”
— Elon Musk
Public remarks
“The Committee on the Judiciary is conducting oversight.”
— Jim Jordan
September 2, 2026   •   Jordan announcing an investigation of the FBI's Round River counterintelligence operation during the 2020 election.
House Judiciary Committee
“It is now our duty to protect the values that define us.”
— Alina Habba
July 18, 2024   •   Habba discussing American political values during the RNC.
Republican National Convention
“These are very good people that are giving me the briefings.”
— Donald Trump
December 11, 2016   •   Trump praising intelligence officials while explaining why he did not believe a daily briefing was necessary.
Fox News Sunday Interview
“My plan was never about ending Social Security or Medicare.”
— Rick Scott
November 1, 2022   •   Scott rejecting Democratic claims about the implications of the Rescue America sunset provision.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“He is complicated, as am I.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“And he was right.”
— Donald Trump
December 15, 2015   •   Trump concluding his account of his uncle's warnings about nuclear power.
CNN Republican Presidential Debate
“Elections are controlled by the States.”
— Bill Barr
June 2, 2022
January 6 Committee Interview
“That's what the bottom line is.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2020   •   Trump emphasizing his claim that anyone wanting a COVID-19 test could receive one.
CDC Visit — Atlanta
“I am here under oath to correct the record.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Opening statement before the House Oversight Committee.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“We have to get spending under control.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise discussing federal deficits and debt.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“They don't shop where you shop.”
— Jesse Watters
October 3, 2026   •   Watters arguing that political elites were insulated from inflation.
Fox News — Jesse Watters Primetime
“We have more bank records coming in.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing subpoenas for financial records.
James Comer media remarks