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
“We want their funding to be shut down.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing parts of the federal bureaucracy he wanted reduced or eliminated.
Public remarks
“To my Republican colleagues: if you vote no, you're legitimizing the most despicable thing.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham urging Republican senators to support Kavanaugh's confirmation.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Don't be sanctimonious.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
June 14, 2019   •   Scaramucci responding to CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota.
CNN New Day
“For the benefit and use of the American people.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum discussing federal natural-resource management.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“For them, it's politics and power.”
— Sean Hannity
July 1, 2021   •   Hannity referring to Democrats, media organizations and technology companies.
Hannity / Fox News
“And that's not an easy question.”
— Donald Trump
July 22, 2020   •   Trump referring to the five-word recall portion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
Fox News Interview with Dr. Marc Siegel
“I don't remember being involved.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to questioning about a particular campaign matter.
House Judiciary Committee
“The idea that the judiciary acts as a neutral check on the political branches to protect foreign enemies from our government is insane.”
— Bill Barr
November 15, 2019   •   Barr discussing judicial review and executive authority during armed conflict.
Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention
“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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“Count me out.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham rejecting further efforts to block certification of the 2020 election.
Congressional Record
“Whether we deliver for America's working people.”
— Josh Hawley
January 14, 2025   •   Hawley discussing his economic priorities.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“I will not politicize that office.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I accept the four.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham explaining that although he disagreed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court's 4-3 election decision, he accepted its ruling.
U.S. Senate Floor
“It's hard to catch a vibe about someone if you just don't hear them talk in a normal way.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024
X conversation with Donald Trump
“It’s going to disappear. One day—it’s like a miracle—it will disappear.”
— Donald Trump
February 27, 2020   •   White House meeting discussing coronavirus.
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“Do a real job, do something different.”
— Donald Trump
February 4, 2025   •   Trump arguing for a fundamentally different approach to Gaza following the Israel-Hamas war.
Joint Press Conference with Benjamin Netanyahu
“We don't burn them down.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle referencing riots and property destruction during the 2020 protests.
Republican National Convention
“In the end Trump will fail because what he’s doing is unconstitutional.”
— Alex Jones
April 29, 2026   •   Jones criticizing Trump’s effort to pressure ABC through the FCC.
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“Radical Democrats will no longer be allowed to shelter illegals.”
— Karoline Leavitt
June 1, 2025   •   Leavitt's characterization of sanctuary-city policies.
White House Press Briefing