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
“My family went from cotton to Congress in one lifetime.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott's recurring description of his family's economic and social advancement.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“Taxpayers deserve to know how their money was spent.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing federal funding connected to coronavirus research.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
— Hillary Clinton
June 8, 2012   •   Clinton discussing LGBT rights.
U.S. Department of State
“Equal justice matters.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba arguing that Trump was being treated differently from other defendants.
Alina Habba public remarks
“I should have never said that about him.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
July 21, 2017   •   Scaramucci apologizing for earlier criticism of Trump.
White House Press Briefing
“It is past time for the Biden Administration to change course.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 7, 2023   •   Grassley calling for changes to Biden administration policy.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.”
— Elon Musk
Musk discussing entrepreneurship and risk.
Public remarks
“The President is determined to move forward.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2020   •   Pirro discussing Trump after his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“The history of women has been a history of silence.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 5, 1995
Fourth World Conference on Women
“He understands conflict.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing Trump's ability to attract attention through confrontation.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“Conservatism is about a strong national defense.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Rubio discussing the principles he associated with conservatism.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“Ukraine is fighting the Russian invasion.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham supporting continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.
Office of Senator Lindsey Graham
“We're going to use the subpoena power.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing the Oversight Committee's investigative authority.
James Comer media remarks
“We should be selling energy to our friends and allies.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum arguing that U.S. energy exports can strengthen American alliances and national security.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“If you think Donald Trump deserves to be impeached, then impeach him.”
— Lindsey Graham
April 28, 2019
Face the Nation
“Nor should you.”
— Sean Hannity
October 1, 2017   •   Hannity telling viewers he believed their distrust of mainstream news organizations was justified.
Fox News — Hannity
“Biden will go down in history as the Open Border President.”
— Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2024   •   Grassley's characterization of Biden's immigration record.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“Our country is flooded with safe and effective vaccines.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott crediting Operation Warp Speed and the Trump administration for COVID-19 vaccine development.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“The Biden administration's misguided policies continue to weaken U.S. energy security and our economy.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum's assessment of Biden administration energy policies.
North Dakota Office of the Governor