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
“This is what left-wing extremism and violence stems from.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
May 16, 2023   •   Greene was discussing transgender-rights activism during a Homeland Security hearing.
House Homeland Security Committee hearing
“Donald Trump was duly elected president of the United States.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski defending Trump's legitimacy during congressional testimony.
House Judiciary Committee
“Annihilate the Iranian regime's navy.”
— Karoline Leavitt
March 4, 2026   •   Leavitt described one of the Trump administration's stated military objectives during Operation Epic Fury.
White House
“There was never an indication of interest in what the actual facts were.”
— Bill Barr
June 1, 2022   •   Barr describing his post-election conversations with Trump.
January 6 Committee
“Having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important.”
— Elon Musk
April 1, 2022
TED2022
“We have tremendous African-American support.”
— Donald Trump
June 3, 2016   •   Trump claiming strong support among Black voters during the 2016 campaign. He ultimately received a small minority of the Black vote in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump Campaign Rally — Redding, California
“At least let them engage in some stock trading so they can continue to take care of their family.”
— Mike Johnson
October 13, 2026   •   Johnson discussing congressional stock trading.
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“They illegally broke our nation's laws.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt explaining the administration's characterization of undocumented immigrants as criminals. Immigration violations can involve civil as well as criminal law, depending on the conduct involved.
White House
“It involves government cover up.”
— Chuck Grassley
August 2, 2025   •   Grassley explaining why he continued investigating federal handling of the Trump-Russia investigation.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“Joe Biden knew of, benefitted from, and participated.”
— James Comer
August 19, 2024   •   Comer's conclusion concerning Biden family influence-peddling activities. Biden denied wrongdoing, and the House did not vote to impeach him.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“I pour concrete.”
— Eric Trump
March 1, 2023   •   Eric describing his responsibilities at the Trump Organization during sworn testimony.
New York Attorney General Civil Fraud Case — Eric Trump Deposition
“If Joe Biden thinks that his economic policies are actually helping American families... he's more delusional than we feared.”
— Rick Scott
July 12, 2023   •   Scott criticizing Biden's economic agenda. This is political rhetoric, not a medical characterization.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“Follow the Trump plan.”
— Sean Hannity
October 1, 2021   •   Hannity advocating a return to Trump-era border policies.
Hannity / Fox News
“The rights and privileges in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.”
— Jeanine Pirro
May 8, 2021   •   Part of Pirro's discussion of constitutional protections and criminal justice.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Maintaining strong safety and environmental protections.”
— Doug Burgum
April 1, 2026   •   Burgum discussing increased offshore oil production alongside environmental and safety regulation.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Dr. Doom and Gloom, Flip-Flop Fauci.”
— Sean Hannity
August 1, 2021   •   Hannity's nickname for Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Hannity / Fox News
“We've been investigating Hunter Biden for months.”
— Ron Johnson
December 18, 2020   •   Johnson discussing the Senate investigation of Hunter Biden's foreign business activities.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“The president has every right to pursue every legal avenue.”
— Newt Gingrich
November 1, 2020   •   Gingrich discussing Trump's post-election litigation.
Public commentary
“I call him Governor Trudeau.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump describing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a governor while promoting the idea that Canada should become a U.S. state.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“We're going to uphold it.”
— Alina Habba
July 15, 2024   •   Habba referring to the Constitution during a CNN interview.
CNN — Inside Politics