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
“I happen to think the large looks by far the best.”
— Donald Trump
October 15, 2025   •   Trump discussing three possible sizes for a proposed White House architectural project.
White House Ballroom Dinner
“Have you ever labeled the President of the United States comment as misinformation?”
— Ron Johnson
September 14, 2022   •   Johnson questioning technology executives about enforcement of misinformation policies.
Senate Hearing / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“You know, I don't know.”
— Donald Trump
February 19, 2025   •   Trump expressing uncertainty about predictions concerning artificial intelligence.
FII Priority Summit — Miami Beach, Florida
“I've spent a lot of time at the border.”
— Sean Hannity
July 1, 2021
Hannity / Fox News
“There was no such wall.”
— James Comer
November 29, 2023   •   Comer disputing Biden's assertion of separation between his public duties and family business matters.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“This made us all unemployable.”
— Hope Hicks
January 6, 2021   •   Hicks discussing the reputational consequences of January 6 for Trump White House staff.
House January 6 Select Committee
“Protecting our most beautiful lands.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum discussing conservation responsibilities of the Interior Department.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Don't be sanctimonious.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
June 14, 2019   •   Scaramucci responding to CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota.
CNN New Day
“It's about intimidating people that disagree with the left's thinking.”
— Jim Jordan
June 14, 2022   •   Jordan discussing the Disinformation Governance Board and school-board investigations.
House Judiciary Committee Republicans
“Every state is a border state now.”
— Jesse Watters
October 3, 2026   •   Watters arguing that immigration affects communities throughout the United States.
Fox News — Jesse Watters Primetime
“They're censoring me.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson criticizing social-media moderation of his COVID-related posts.
Newsmax / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“The stakes could not be higher.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle's characterization of contemporary political conflict.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“He doesn't quit.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 2, 2024   •   Gingrich discussing Trump's political style.
PBS FRONTLINE
“That's exercise.”
— Donald Trump
May 14, 2017   •   Trump describing speaking before audiences as a form of exercise.
Reuters Interview
“The claims of fraud were bullshit.”
— Bill Barr
June 1, 2022   •   Barr's characterization of the election allegations he discussed with Trump.
January 6 Committee
“It was a mistake.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026   •   Clinton discussing her private email setup.
Presidential campaign
“Criminals need consequences.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle discussing criminal-justice policy.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“I can prove it to you 18 different ways.”
— Rudy Giuliani
November 19, 2020   •   At the same press conference, referring to allegations that Trump had won contested states; the claimed outcome was not established.
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“I don't fold.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba describing her combative approach to representing Trump and handling public criticism.
Alina Habba public remarks
“The Energy Dominance strategy unleashed unprecedented investment in American energy.”
— Doug Burgum
March 28, 2025   •   Burgum praising the Trump administration's energy policies.
U.S. Department of the Interior