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A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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75 quotes from Hope Hicks
“I don't recall.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   One of Hicks's recurring responses during her closed-door House Judiciary Committee testimony when she said she could not remember particular events.
House Judiciary Committee
“I wasn't involved in that.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks explaining that she did not participate in a particular campaign matter raised during congressional testimony.
House Judiciary Committee
“Alyssa looks like a genius.”
— Hope Hicks
January 6, 2021   •   Hicks referring to former White House communications official Alyssa Farah Griffin, who had resigned before January 6.
House January 6 Select Committee
“I don't remember having any role in that.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questions concerning her participation in a campaign matter.
House Judiciary Committee
“I can't speak to his state of mind.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks declining to speculate about Trump's intentions during House Judiciary Committee testimony.
House Judiciary Committee
“I don't have firsthand knowledge.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks distinguishing firsthand information from information she may have heard from others.
House Judiciary Committee
“I don't recall ever being asked that question.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to congressional questioning.
House Judiciary Committee
“I don't believe that happened.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks disputing a premise presented during congressional questioning.
House Judiciary Committee
“I don't recall seeing that email.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questions concerning campaign email communications.
House Judiciary Committee
“I was concerned that we were damaging his legacy.”
— Hope Hicks
December 1, 2022   •   Hicks explaining concerns she expressed inside the White House regarding Trump's post-election conduct.
House January 6 Select Committee Testimony
“Everything we worked for wiped away.”
— Hope Hicks
January 6, 2021   •   Hicks texting White House lawyer Eric Herschmann about the consequences of the Capitol attack.
House January 6 Select Committee Final Report
“I was the press secretary.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks describing her role during Trump's presidential campaign.
House Judiciary Committee
“I don't recall any involvement.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questions concerning a campaign event or decision.
House Judiciary Committee
“I don't recall receiving it.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questions about campaign communications.
House Judiciary Committee
“I worked very closely with him.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks describing her professional relationship with Donald Trump.
House Judiciary Committee
“We all look like domestic terrorists now.”
— Hope Hicks
January 6, 2021   •   Hicks texting Julie Radford, Ivanka Trump's chief of staff, as Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol.
House January 6 Select Committee
“I suggested it several times Monday and Tuesday and he refused.”
— Hope Hicks
January 6, 2021   •   Hicks saying she had repeatedly suggested before January 6 that Trump publicly encourage supporters to remain peaceful.
House January 6 Select Committee
“I don't recall any conversations about that.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to congressional questions concerning the Trump campaign.
House Judiciary Committee
“I don't recall the specifics.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to congressional questioning about Trump campaign events.
House Judiciary Committee
“I was concerned that we weren't doing everything we could.”
— Hope Hicks
December 1, 2022   •   Hicks discussing her efforts to persuade Trump to discourage violence and inflammatory rhetoric.
House January 6 Select Committee Testimony