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
“Joe Biden was either complicit or incompetent.”
— James Comer
March 20, 2024   •   Comer presenting two interpretations of Biden's involvement in his family's business activities. This was Comer's political conclusion, not an adjudicated finding.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“The time for choosing has come.”
— Tim Scott
January 19, 2024   •   Scott announcing his endorsement of Donald Trump.
Trump Campaign Rally
“God, I hope you never get it.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham addressing Senate Democrats during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Puts Americans first.”
— Russell Vought
May 2, 2025   •   Vought describing the administration's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget.
White House / Office of Management and Budget
“The American Constitution does not give any leader the ability to impose this much change.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 29, 2011   •   Gingrich discussing constitutional limits and the need for popular political support.
American Presidency Project
“This is influence peddling.”
— James Comer
May 1, 2023   •   Comer characterizing Biden family business arrangements.
James Comer media remarks
“Islam is a political ideology.”
— Michael Flynn
October 8, 2026   •   Flynn discussing Islam during the 2016 campaign period.
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“I remember saying, 'I agree he is a good guy.'”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey recounting his response when Trump discussed Michael Flynn.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“Special prosecutors have been abused in the past on both sides.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“The American people deserve better.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 7, 2023   •   Grassley criticizing Biden administration economic, immigration and foreign policies ahead of the State of the Union.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“People are tired of being angry.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing political polarization and the appeal of comedy.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks.”
— Donald Trump
August 9, 2016   •   Trump discussing the possibility of Hillary Clinton appointing Supreme Court justices who favored stronger gun restrictions.
Trump Campaign Rally — Wilmington, North Carolina
“We want to put them in trauma.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing his approach toward parts of the federal workforce.
Public remarks
“We made a huge mistake when we passed the Civil Rights Act in the 1960s.”
— Charlie Kirk
December 1, 2023   •   At Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, arguing the 1964 Civil Rights Act produced a permanent DEI bureaucracy that restricts freedom.
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“We got this idea to record the January 6 prisoners who recite the national anthem every night from the D.C. prison.”
— Kash Patel
March 10, 2023   •   Describing his involvement with the recording released by the January 6 Prison Choir; the quote was later examined during his FBI confirmation process.
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“This is lawfare.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba using the term "lawfare" for legal cases involving Trump.
Alina Habba public remarks
“I'm the only candidate running who has... helped balance the federal budget.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 29, 2011   •   Gingrich emphasizing his record as House speaker during his presidential campaign.
PBS NewsHour
“We'll get a deal done.”
— Howard Lutnick
July 20, 2025   •   Lutnick expressing confidence about trade negotiations with the European Union.
CBS — Face the Nation