KAKISTOCRACY FILES
KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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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's the chief of staff.”
— Corey Lewandowski
August 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski discussing John Kelly's role in the Trump White House.
The Laura Ingraham Show
“Mr. Trump fights back.”
— Corey Lewandowski
March 1, 2016   •   Lewandowski explaining Trump's approach to political attacks during the 2016 Republican presidential campaign.
Washington Post
“The American people deserve accountability.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing executive-branch management during his confirmation process.
Senate Budget Committee
“There are thousands of stories like April's and Candace's.”
— Ron Johnson
July 11, 2021   •   Johnson discussing reports of adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination. Reports following vaccination do not by themselves establish that the vaccine caused the event.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“That's what Democrats do.”
— Jesse Watters
July 31, 2021   •   Watters argued that Democratic politicians used public fear surrounding COVID-19 to expand government authority. This was his political characterization.
Fox News — Watters' World
“The Minority Ranking Member needs to withdraw this legislation that would lead to the murder of President Trump.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
July 23, 2024   •   Greene was criticizing legislation concerning Secret Service protection for convicted felons. Her statement characterized what she believed could result from the proposal.
House Homeland Security Committee hearing
“I will fight every day to restore confidence and integrity to the Department of Justice.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I'm not worried about it.”
— Russell Vought
July 1, 2024   •   Vought responding when asked whether he was concerned about Trump publicly distancing himself from Project 2025.
Centre for Climate Reporting undercover recording
“My greatest achievement, that’s right.”
— Alex Jones
June 22, 2017   •   Jones describing his claim that he had briefed Trump about “globalists” before Trump entered office.
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“What do we want to make in America?”
— Howard Lutnick
February 10, 2026   •   Lutnick discussing tariff policy and construction materials during congressional testimony.
Senate Appropriations Committee
“An overwhelming amount of evidence.”
— James Comer
September 25, 2023   •   Comer's characterization of evidence gathered concerning Joe Biden's involvement in family business matters.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“The rule of law is the lynchpin of American freedom.”
— Bill Barr
September 16, 2020
Hillsdale College Constitution Day Remarks
“It was created so Hugo Chavez would never lose another election.”
— Sidney Powell
November 16, 2020   •   Powell alleged voting technology used in the United States had been created to manipulate Venezuelan elections; election-security officials said the 2020 U.S. election was secure.
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“Finally balance the federal budget.”
— Rick Scott
September 1, 2026   •   Scott identifying a balanced federal budget as a policy objective.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.”
— Rick Scott
November 1, 2022   •   Scott explaining the rationale for the sunset provision in his Rescue America plan.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“How bad is bad?”
— Greg Gutfeld
December 7, 2021   •   Joke during Gutfeld's monologue about media analysis and adjectives.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“It has been a disaster.”
— Josh Hawley
December 10, 2024   •   Hawley's assessment of Biden administration immigration policy.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“You know what we should be worried about? The crime rate in California right now is through the roof.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Said to California Sen. Adam Schiff. Crime comparisons depend on offense, period and dataset.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“The election is over.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski criticizing continued congressional investigations concerning the 2016 campaign.
House Judiciary Committee