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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“Among those rights are the right to speak freely and the right to be heard.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 5, 1995
Fourth World Conference on Women
“The only thing the Iranian regime understands is force.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 1, 2024   •   Graham advocating military retaliation against Iran and Iran-backed groups.
Lindsey Graham public statement
“The stated objectives for Operation Epic Fury remain the same.”
— Karoline Leavitt
March 10, 2026   •   Leavitt was discussing the Trump administration's military objectives during operations against Iran.
White House
“The biggest mistake that I made was not listening to my wife and children.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022
Washington Post interview
“They're spending a lot of money.”
— Donald Trump
September 20, 2017   •   Trump discussing acquaintances investing or doing business in African countries.
Luncheon with African Leaders — United Nations
“The American people have every right to be fed up.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
September 18, 2024
House Homeland Security Committee hearing
“Donald Trump came to the hospital.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise recalling Trump's visit on the night of the 2017 shooting.
Republican National Convention
“We have more bank records coming in.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing subpoenas for financial records.
James Comer media remarks
“Put everybody on one agenda.”
— Corey Lewandowski
August 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski discussing management of the Trump White House.
The Laura Ingraham Show
“I know more about politicians than anybody.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump describing his knowledge of politicians during the presidential campaign.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“All hell is going to break loose tomorrow.”
— Steve Bannon
January 5, 2021   •   Said on his War Room program the day before January 6 while discussing the coming certification proceedings.
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“Culture changes before politics does.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing political and cultural change.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“You don't sip through a straw.”
— Jesse Watters
September 1, 2024   •   Watters criticizing Tim Walz during a lighthearted but politically framed discussion about masculinity.
Fox News — The Five
“We're not accepting their word anymore.”
— Chuck Grassley
June 6, 2023   •   Grassley criticizing the Justice Department and FBI during his Biden-family oversight investigation.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“We can't build our own planes.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 6, 2025   •   Lutnick discussing domestic industrial capacity and national security.
CBS — Face the Nation
“I believe we are all Jewish, at the end — because Jesus Christ is Jewish.”
— George Santos
October 13, 2026   •   Santos discussing his claims about Jewish heritage.
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“Go to Florida and watch Joe mess up daily.”
— Sean Hannity
December 31, 2020   •   Hannity privately suggested that Trump leave Washington and politically oppose incoming President Joe Biden from Florida.
January 6 Committee — Hannity text messages
“We don't need their cars.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump discussing U.S.-Canada trade while arguing that Canada could become part of the United States.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“Those who have lost confidence are not crazy.”
— Ron Johnson
January 7, 2021   •   Johnson defending Americans who questioned the integrity of the 2020 election.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“They have more oil than any other country in the world, I think except us.”
— Donald Trump
February 5, 2026   •   Trump discussing petroleum reserves. Venezuela is generally reported to possess the world's largest proven crude-oil reserves; the United States does not have larger proven reserves, although it is a leading oil producer.
National Prayer Breakfast