KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“The headline was, 'Trump with the toilets, toilets.'”
— Donald Trump
December 18, 2019   •   Trump complaining that media coverage focused on his previous comments about toilets.
Trump Rally — Battle Creek, Michigan
“I apologize to the American people.”
— Donald Trump
October 9, 2016   •   Trump apologizing during the presidential debate for his 2005 Access Hollywood comments.
Second Presidential Debate — St. Louis, Missouri
“I hate nuclear more than any.”
— Donald Trump
March 29, 2016   •   Trump discussing nuclear proliferation during a CNN Republican presidential town hall.
CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall
“They're going to take out clean coal.”
— Donald Trump
August 22, 2017   •   Trump discussing a new Pennsylvania coal mine. "Clean coal" ordinarily refers to technologies intended to reduce pollutants or carbon emissions associated with coal use, not coal that has literally been cleaned after mining.
Trump Rally — Phoenix, Arizona
“Nobody knows banking better than I do.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump making a broad claim about his knowledge of banking.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“And I haven't touched my face in weeks.”
— Donald Trump
March 4, 2020   •   Trump joking while discussing public-health recommendations intended to reduce coronavirus transmission.
White House Meeting with Airline Executives
“I don't know her.”
— Donald Trump
May 8, 2025   •   Trump discussing his nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, Casey Means, after a reporter asked why he selected someone who had not completed a medical residency and was not practicing medicine.
White House Remarks on U.S.-UK Trade Agreement
“He's become a friend of mine.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2019   •   Trump describing his relationship with Apple CEO Tim Cook.
White House — American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
“Dr. John Trump.”
— Donald Trump
March 21, 2016   •   Trump identifying his uncle John G. Trump while discussing nuclear issues.
Washington Post Editorial Board Interview
“Why could that one not have been worked out?”
— Donald Trump
May 1, 2017   •   Trump questioning whether the Civil War could have been avoided through negotiation. Numerous political compromises concerning slavery preceded the war and ultimately failed to resolve the sectional conflict.
Washington Examiner Interview with Salena Zito
“And he's watching right now.”
— Donald Trump
February 5, 2026   •   Trump joking about Biden watching the National Prayer Breakfast.
National Prayer Breakfast
“Great fan. Great guy.”
— Donald Trump
June 3, 2016   •   Trump describing a Black supporter while recounting an incident from another rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Redding, California
“These are very good people that are giving me the briefings.”
— Donald Trump
December 11, 2016   •   Trump praising intelligence officials while explaining why he did not believe a daily briefing was necessary.
Fox News Sunday Interview
“Blood coming out of her wherever.”
— Donald Trump
August 7, 2015   •   Trump describing Megyn Kelly after a Republican debate. The comment was widely interpreted as a reference to menstruation; Trump denied that interpretation and said he had meant her nose or ears.
CNN Tonight Interview with Don Lemon
“They ruin your neighborhood.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump criticizing wind turbines.
Donald Trump Public Remarks
“They like the fact that you can't see it.”
— Donald Trump
July 24, 2018   •   Trump discussing the F-35's stealth capabilities. Stealth technology reduces radar and other signatures; it does not make an aircraft literally invisible to human vision.
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention
“Gettysburg. Wow.”
— Donald Trump
April 13, 2024   •   Trump concluding part of his description of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Trump Campaign Rally — Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
“It kept going on.”
— Donald Trump
July 5, 2019   •   Trump describing problems he said occurred with his teleprompter during the Salute to America speech.
White House Press Exchange
“We could use a big fat dose of global warming!”
— Donald Trump
October 19, 2015   •   Trump joking about global warming during cold weather. Weather at one location and time is not equivalent to long-term global climate.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“There's no water.”
— Donald Trump
April 9, 2025   •   Trump describing low-flow showerheads while announcing changes to federal regulations.
White House Executive Order Remarks