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
“Forced labor and human trafficking are atrocious crimes.”
— Alina Habba
June 1, 2025   •   Habba discussing a federal forced-labor prosecution.
U.S. Department of Justice
“Let's take that for what it is.”
— Marco Rubio
October 5, 2025   •   Rubio cautioning that statements from Hamas should be evaluated in light of the organization's history and conduct.
CBS News — Face the Nation
“Please don't feel so stupid or insecure.”
— Donald Trump
May 8, 2013   •   Trump addressing people he called "losers and haters" while boasting about his IQ.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“The FCC should issue an order that interprets Section 230.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr advocated FCC action concerning Section 230 protections for online platforms.
Project 2025 — Mandate for Leadership
“First, we were ignored.”
— Eric Trump
August 25, 2020   •   Eric describing the development of Donald Trump's political movement during his Republican National Convention speech.
Republican National Convention
“We believe in accepting winners and not being sore losers.”
— Jeanine Pirro
November 14, 2020   •   Pirro said this while arguing that outstanding election allegations should nevertheless be investigated.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“That fence should have been taken down... the day after the inauguration.”
— Ron Johnson
July 9, 2021   •   Johnson criticizing continued security fencing around the Capitol following January 6.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Who almost killed America's single greatest hope for our future.”
— Eric Trump
July 18, 2024   •   Eric characterizing his father after the assassination attempt. The description of Donald Trump as America's "single greatest hope" was Eric's political opinion.
Republican National Convention — Milwaukee
“We will rebuild this economy.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise discussing recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
Republican National Convention
“I'm not going to sit up here and say anything that I need to say to get confirmed by this body.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“It should be ignored.”
— Dan Bongino
February 11, 2025   •   Bongino argued that Trump should disregard the judicial order he was discussing. Federal court orders generally remain binding unless stayed or overturned through the judicial process.
The Dan Bongino Show / Axios
“I realized that I'm part of this toxic culture.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
December 1, 2025   •   Discussing her reassessment of political rhetoric.
New York Times interview, reported by The Guardian
“There is a news distortion complaint.”
— Brendan Carr
February 1, 2025   •   Carr explaining the FCC proceeding concerning CBS and its 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris.
FCC / Fox News
“These are the aristocrats of our age.”
— Josh Hawley
December 5, 2019   •   Hawley describing large corporations and cultural institutions.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“The world is on fire.”
— Tim Scott
May 21, 2024   •   Scott describing international conflicts involving Russia, China, Iran and Israel.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“We have more bank records coming in.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing subpoenas for financial records.
James Comer media remarks
“Foreign censorship harms American civil liberties.”
— Jim Jordan
February 26, 2025   •   Jordan arguing that foreign regulation of technology platforms can affect speech accessible to Americans.
House Judiciary Committee
“Have we always gotten it right? Certainly not.”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott acknowledging failures in American history while arguing the country has made substantial progress.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“He loves this country.”
— Alina Habba
July 18, 2024   •   Habba praising Trump during the Republican National Convention.
Republican National Convention
“Met with, talked with, shook hands with.”
— James Comer
September 28, 2023   •   Comer describing Joe Biden's documented social interactions with some of Hunter Biden's business associates.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability