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
“Trump is not a traditional politician.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 3, 2026
Public interview
“We're better off if Japan protects itself.”
— Donald Trump
March 29, 2016   •   Trump discussing whether Japan should assume greater responsibility for its own defense, including a discussion involving nuclear weapons.
CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall
“He was really angry that he saw what was happening with regard to the Civil War.”
— Donald Trump
May 1, 2017   •   Trump describing Andrew Jackson in connection with the Civil War. Jackson died sixteen years before the war began, though sectional conflicts over slavery were already prominent during his lifetime.
Washington Examiner Interview with Salena Zito
“They're terrified of you.”
— Eric Trump
July 18, 2024   •   Eric addressing Trump supporters during the Republican National Convention.
Republican National Convention — Milwaukee
“He takes questions nearly every single day.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Discussing Trump's interactions with reporters.
White House Press Briefing
“I believe that many of us in this room believe that we are in the last of the last days.”
— Lauren Boebert
October 19, 2022   •   Boebert speaking at a Knox County Republican Party dinner in Tennessee.
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“The American people deserve answers.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise discussing House oversight investigations.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“Patents dating back to the 1800s show that people can control the weather.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
October 7, 2024   •   PolitiFact rated Greene's claim Pants on Fire.
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“I did not deliver the message.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski discussing Trump's request that he communicate with Attorney General Jeff Sessions concerning the Mueller investigation.
House Judiciary Committee
“I support the old Donald Trump, not the new Donald Trump.”
— Alex Jones
April 9, 2026   •   Jones responding after Trump publicly attacked him and other former allies.
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“The FCC will focus on competence.”
— Brendan Carr
January 1, 2025   •   Carr discussing his decision to end FCC DEI initiatives.
FCC / Brendan Carr statement
“Your nation needs you.”
— Josh Hawley
October 31, 2021   •   Hawley addressing men during a speech on masculinity.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“My credibility is an issue because that's what Donald wanted it to be.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022   •   Cohen discussing attacks on his credibility. Cohen has acknowledged making false statements in the past.
Washington Post interview
“Can you imagine if we open it up and there's no gold.”
— Donald Trump
February 21, 2025   •   Trump speculating about finding Fort Knox empty.
White House Governors Working Session
“How many songs do I have to make to catch that?”
— Donald Trump
January 28, 2026   •   Trump jokingly imagining Nicki Minaj's reaction to hearing that Michael and Susan Dell had committed $6.25 billion to Trump Accounts.
Trump Accounts Event — Washington, D.C.
“I want him to be successful.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham discussing Trump.
Public interview
“I don't recall saying that, but I wouldn't put it past me.”
— Michael Cohen
May 14, 2024   •   Cohen responding when Trump's attorney confronted him with an inflammatory statement Cohen allegedly made on his podcast.
People v. Trump trial testimony
“I don't.”
— Lindsey Graham
April 28, 2019   •   Graham stating that he did not believe Trump deserved impeachment following the Mueller investigation.
Face the Nation
“Politics has no place for violence.”
— Steve Scalise
January 1, 2021   •   Scalise reflecting on the January 6 Capitol attack and his own experience as a victim of political violence.
Fox News
“I can tell you two fish that don't stink, and that's me and the president.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
July 27, 2017
Television interview