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 must respond to the writing on the wall.”
— Chuck Grassley
July 24, 2024   •   Grassley discussing U.S. national-security challenges involving Russia, China, Iran and border security.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“I equate my time with him as a jockey on a famous racehorse.”
— Corey Lewandowski
December 1, 2017   •   Lewandowski describing his relationship with Trump during the 2016 campaign.
CBN News
“Republicans support making it easier to vote and harder to cheat.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott describing the Republican position on election administration.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“Will we continue to make even more progress into the future? You better believe it!”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott expressing optimism about America's future.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“Someday someone will, and hopefully sooner than we might think right now.”
— Hillary Clinton
November 9, 2016   •   Clinton discussing the prospect of a woman becoming U.S. president.
Concession speech
“Any cut anywhere would be ascribed to DOGE.”
— Elon Musk
May 30, 2025
White House press conference
“I condemn the lawlessness.”
— Ron Johnson
January 7, 2021   •   Johnson condemning the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“Our economy, our country.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley continuing his criticism of corporate concentration.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“He's representing the will of the people.”
— Elon Musk
February 18, 2025   •   Musk referring to President Donald Trump.
Fox News Hannity interview
“I think I’d be a good reporter.”
— Donald Trump
November 7, 2018   •   Post-midterm White House news conference.
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“A deliberate, determined, courageous and united jury spoke for America.”
— Jeanine Pirro
April 24, 2021   •   Pirro praising the Chauvin jury.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Donald Trump is the most vibrant member of the Republican Party.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 1, 2021   •   Graham describing Trump's continued influence after leaving office.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“How do we make sure it never happens again?”
— Sean Hannity
January 1, 2022   •   Hannity discussing January 6.
Hannity / Fox News
“I am here to tell the truth about Mr. Trump.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“I asked a friend of mine to share the content of the memo with a reporter.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey acknowledging that he provided the contents of one of his Trump memos through a friend to the press.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“If that's not chilling on First Amendment free speech rights, I don't know what is.”
— Jim Jordan
June 14, 2022   •   Jordan arguing that FBI contacts with parents could discourage constitutionally protected political speech.
House Judiciary Committee Republicans
“Hunter Biden's main accomplice.”
— James Comer
January 17, 2025   •   Comer characterizing James Biden's role in Biden family business activities.
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
“I can't go there with Donald.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 6, 2016   •   Graham explaining why he would not support Trump in the 2016 general election.
CNN
“No one is above the law.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Due process isn't optional.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine