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
“They treated us great.”
— Donald Trump
September 18, 2025   •   Trump describing his reception during his state visit to the United Kingdom.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“I've got three to four people I'll fire tomorrow.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
July 1, 2017   •   Scaramucci discussing White House leaks.
The New Yorker
“People are tired of being lectured.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing political correctness and progressive cultural politics.
Fox News — The Five
“They had these beautiful, soft towels.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump describing the paper towels he tossed to people during his Puerto Rico visit.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“The dam is breaking.”
— Ron Johnson
February 9, 2022   •   Johnson arguing that information contradicting official COVID policy was becoming more widely known.
Fox Business / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“This is deliberate.”
— Jesse Watters
October 3, 2026   •   Watters alleging that the Biden administration intentionally allowed high levels of unauthorized immigration. The administration disputed such claims.
Fox News — Jesse Watters Primetime
“President Trump is going to deliver for the American people.”
— Howard Lutnick
July 20, 2025   •   Lutnick expressing confidence in the administration's trade negotiations.
CBS — Face the Nation
“The relationship is great.”
— Russell Vought
July 1, 2024   •   Vought describing his relationship with Trump's political operation.
Centre for Climate Reporting undercover recording
“He's energized these people.”
— Corey Lewandowski
January 21, 2016   •   Lewandowski describing Trump's supporters during the Republican presidential primary.
CNN — The Lead
“Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.”
— Donald Trump
July 22, 2020   •   Fox News interview describing a cognitive screening test.
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“The DOJ is supposed to help our country and protect us.”
— Alina Habba
September 6, 2024   •   Habba criticizing what she characterized as politically motivated law enforcement.
Donald Trump New York Press Conference
“Listen to those phony doctors? I don't think so.”
— Sean Hannity
September 1, 2021   •   Hannity criticizing media personalities discussing COVID-19.
Hannity / Fox News
“This African-American gets up and, man, he slugged these guys.”
— Donald Trump
June 3, 2016   •   Trump recounting an altercation involving a Black supporter and protesters at a previous rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Redding, California
“The racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic—you name it.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 9, 2016   •   Clinton explaining what she meant by the "basket of deplorables."
LGBT for Hillary fundraiser
“This is going to get worse.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 1, 2017   •   Gingrich discussing the Mueller investigation.
Fox News Hannity
“Hunter Biden accepted a lucrative position on the board of Burisma.”
— Ron Johnson
September 25, 2020   •   Johnson discussing Hunter Biden's service on the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma while Joe Biden was vice president.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Put power back into the hands of the American people.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley describing the goal of his antitrust agenda.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Donald Trump is not above the law.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham discussing Trump's criminal cases while arguing that Trump should receive equal treatment under the law.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“We spoke out against the brutal murder of George Floyd.”
— Sean Hannity
July 1, 2021
Hannity / Fox News
“Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in 9 days.”
— Sean Hannity
January 10, 2021   •   Private message concerning the remaining days of Trump's presidency.
Text message released by House January 6 Committee