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
“It's — can't see it.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2018   •   Trump describing an F-35 displayed at a Made in America event. The aircraft was physically visible on the White House grounds; Trump was referring to stealth capability.
White House — Made in America Product Showcase
“President Biden has the authority to shut down the border.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 7, 2024   •   Grassley's legal and political argument that Biden already possessed sufficient executive authority to tighten border enforcement.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“Anybody willing to stand up for Trump is a target.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 24, 2017   •   Gingrich's characterization of political and media opposition to Trump supporters.
Fox News Hannity
“There was no uncertainty.”
— Jeanine Pirro
April 24, 2021   •   Pirro discussing the Chauvin verdict.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“This isn't justice.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba criticizing legal proceedings involving Trump.
Alina Habba public remarks
“Unleash American energy.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Recurring Scalise phrase advocating increased domestic energy production.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“I'd be happy to help out on such a commission.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024   •   Musk discussing what later became the Trump administration's DOGE initiative.
X conversation with Donald Trump
“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
“Domestic violence is something that we will not tolerate from anyone.”
— Jeanine Pirro
August 8, 2025   •   Pirro commenting following the sentencing of a defendant convicted of murdering the mother of his children.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
“Tim Apple.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2019   •   Trump addressed Apple CEO Tim Cook as "Tim Apple" during a White House workforce-policy meeting.
White House — American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
“America should be producing more energy.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise advocating expansion of U.S. oil, natural gas and other domestic energy production.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“Normal people have jobs.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Joke contrasting ordinary Americans with people constantly engaged in online political arguments.
Fox News — The Five
“It wasn't the best choice.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026   •   Clinton discussing her use of a private email server.
Presidential campaign interview
“We will call you out when we feel that your reporting is wrong.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Leavitt told reporters that the administration would publicly challenge reporting it considered inaccurate.
White House press briefing
“I will answer the questions to the best of my ability and honestly.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I am a daughter of an immigrant.”
— Ivanka Trump
August 2, 2018   •   Ivanka referring to her mother, Ivana Trump, who was born in Czechoslovakia and later immigrated to the United States.
Axios News Shapers Interview
“To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have effected a different outcome in the election.”
— Bill Barr
December 1, 2020   •   Barr publicly rejecting claims of widespread fraud sufficient to overturn the 2020 election.
Associated Press interview
“I want you to do me a favor, though.”
— Donald Trump
July 25, 2019   •   Commonly quoted rendering of Trump's request to Zelensky; retained separately because of its historical familiarity.
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“I have the best words, but there’s no better word than stupid.”
— Donald Trump
September 9, 2019   •   Campaign rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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“Biden clearly wants to see an invasion of illegal aliens into the United States.”
— Rick Scott
May 22, 2024   •   Scott attributing intent to Biden regarding immigration policy. Biden denied favoring an open border; this represents Scott's political allegation about Biden's motives.
Office of Senator Rick Scott