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
“He doesn't represent my party.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 8, 2015   •   Graham rejecting Trump's candidacy during the 2016 Republican presidential primary.
CNN — New Day
“It was an active measures campaign driven from the top of that government.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey describing the U.S. intelligence assessment of Russian election interference.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“The Democratic Party... now represents the interests of the most powerful corporations.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley's populist criticism of Democrats and corporate political influence.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“We have met the moment, and we have prevailed.”
— Donald Trump
May 11, 2020   •   White House remarks on coronavirus testing.
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“He takes questions nearly every single day.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Discussing Trump's interactions with reporters.
White House Press Briefing
“They're engaging in all kinds of hyperbole as to how ill he is.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2020   •   Pirro criticizing media coverage of Trump's COVID-19 hospitalization.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“I'll get to the person who leaked that to you.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
July 1, 2017   •   Said to reporter Ryan Lizza.
The New Yorker
“We cannot surrender our sovereignty.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle discussing immigration and international institutions.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“Every citizen can realize their American Dream.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle describing her vision of Trump's presidency.
Republican National Convention
“Our negotiations continued for months later during the campaign.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Referring to negotiations concerning the proposed Trump Tower Moscow project.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“Energy Dominance.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum identifying the central energy-policy objective of the second Trump administration.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“The president has the ability both along the border and elsewhere to maintain law and order with the military.”
— Russell Vought
July 1, 2024   •   Vought describing a legal argument developed by his organization concerning presidential military authority.
Centre for Climate Reporting undercover recording
“The United States of America... is the greatest nation in the world.”
— Josh Hawley
March 1, 2025   •   Hawley speaking at Liberty University about American national identity.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley / Liberty University
“The top priority of the United States Department of State will be the United States.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio describing his intended priorities as secretary of state.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee — confirmation testimony
“That's what most Americans are.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
October 3, 2026   •   Greene was discussing Christian nationalism.
Public remarks
“I'll wear a big fat hat so I don't get totally drenched.”
— Donald Trump
July 3, 2025   •   Trump recounting his concern that rain would affect a Washington military parade.
Salute to America Speech — Des Moines, Iowa
“Trans terrorism against Americans.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
May 16, 2023   •   Greene used the phrase while discussing political violence and transgender issues.
House Homeland Security Committee hearing
“What is that?”
— Sean Hannity
June 3, 2021   •   Hannity expressing curiosity about unidentified aerial phenomena during an interview with Senator Marco Rubio.
Fox News — Hannity
“It's like a man working without a net.”
— Roger Stone
June 7, 2016   •   Describing Trump's unscripted television appearances.
PBS FRONTLINE