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 wrote me beautiful letters, and they’re great letters. We fell in love.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2018   •   West Virginia rally, discussing Kim Jong Un.
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“You owe the American people full transparency.”
— Josh Hawley
January 24, 2024   •   Hawley requesting information from DHS concerning people who crossed the border without being apprehended.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“They took his pay.”
— Jim Jordan
July 12, 2023   •   Jordan discussing alleged retaliation against Garrett O'Boyle.
House Judiciary Committee — FBI Oversight Hearing
“I'm the only candidate running who's helped pass a national entitlement reform.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 29, 2011   •   Gingrich referring to welfare reform enacted during the Clinton administration.
PBS NewsHour
“You play by the rules as they're written.”
— Roger Stone
October 3, 2026   •   Discussing political tactics in Get Me Roger Stone.
Get Me Roger Stone
“We'd be interested.”
— Donald Trump
August 18, 2019   •   Trump confirming his administration's interest in potentially acquiring Greenland.
Presidential Press Exchange — Morristown, New Jersey
“The answer is yes, the baby would be delivered.”
— Charlie Kirk
September 8, 2024   •   On Jubilee's Surrounded, answering whether he would oppose abortion if his hypothetical 10-year-old daughter became pregnant through rape.
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“Well, sir, you can't see it.”
— Donald Trump
February 28, 2019   •   Trump recounting what he said military pilots told him about the F-35's stealth capabilities.
Presidential Remarks — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
“We need people who aren't afraid.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle discussing the qualities she wanted in Republican political leaders.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“We're at a crossroads in American history.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 29, 2011   •   Gingrich discussing what he considered the stakes of the 2012 presidential election.
PBS NewsHour
“He's got to be replaced.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
October 3, 2026   •   Scaramucci arguing that Republicans should replace Trump as their 2020 nominee.
CNN
“Stop the weaponization of the government against the American people.”
— Jim Jordan
July 12, 2023   •   Jordan discussing FBI oversight and surveillance reform.
House Judiciary Committee — FBI Oversight Hearing
“This is going to destroy the ability of good people to come forward.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham warning about the effect of contentious Supreme Court confirmation proceedings.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“They're earning our money.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 6, 2025   •   Lutnick discussing countries that run trade surpluses with the United States.
CBS — Face the Nation
“If we're wrong, we will be made fools of.”
— Rudy Giuliani
January 6, 2021   •   Save America rally in Washington while arguing that his election allegations should be tested.
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“Hundreds now of sworn affidavits are being filed.”
— Sean Hannity
November 11, 2020   •   Hannity discussing allegations surrounding the 2020 election.
Hannity / Fox News
“I really don't know.”
— Donald Trump
July 29, 2025   •   Trump acknowledging that he did not know the cost of converting the aircraft for presidential and military requirements.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“It was true in 2018 and in 2020.”
— Chuck Grassley
October 3, 2026   •   Grassley stating that U.S. elections were free and fair in both election cycles.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“For most people... the vaccine has been administered with little or no side effects.”
— Ron Johnson
June 28, 2021   •   Johnson acknowledging that most COVID-19 vaccine recipients did not experience serious adverse effects.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“You've got to micromanage the heck out of everything that is part of your agency.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing how conservative political appointees should manage federal agencies.
Heritage Foundation