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
“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 isn't a business structure around this family.”
— James Comer
May 1, 2023   •   Comer's characterization of the Biden family's business arrangements.
James Comer media remarks
“This is what left-wing extremism and violence stems from.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
May 16, 2023   •   Greene was discussing transgender-rights activism during a Homeland Security hearing.
House Homeland Security Committee hearing
“You don't sip through a straw.”
— Jesse Watters
September 1, 2024   •   Watters criticizing Tim Walz during a lighthearted but politically framed discussion about masculinity.
Fox News — The Five
“He is very smart, very tough and can be very very funny.”
— Roger Stone
October 9, 2026   •   Stone describing Donald Trump.
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“I'm just disgusted and furious.”
— Rick Scott
December 10, 2021   •   Scott expressing anger over inflation and Biden administration economic policy.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“I didn't consider it a government document.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey's characterization of the memo he shared after his firing.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“I thought it was more of a...”
— Donald Trump
April 1, 2017   •   Trump trailing off while explaining that he had expected the presidency to be easier.
Reuters Interview
“We will not provide special treatment.”
— James Comer
December 1, 2023   •   Comer discussing Hunter Biden's demand to testify publicly rather than first appearing for a closed deposition.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“We could not guarantee things would become law.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 27, 2024   •   Gingrich explaining that the Contract promised House votes rather than guaranteeing enactment.
Gingrich 360
“I know what happens in a courtroom.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026   •   Pirro referring to her legal background.
Public remarks
“Don't do any research?”
— Sean Hannity
September 1, 2021   •   Hannity rhetorically responding to criticism of the phrase "do your own research."
Hannity / Fox News
“The Democrats turned it into a land of discarded heroin needles in parks.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle's highly negative characterization of California under Democratic political leadership.
Republican National Convention
“Ukraine was the No. 1 donor to Hillary Clinton when she was running for president.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
February 19, 2022   •   PolitiFact rated the claim False.
Remarks before a rally
“I’m a Leninist.”
— Steve Bannon
October 9, 2026   •   Bannon describing his desire to dismantle the establishment; quote reported by Ronald Radosh.
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“Donald Trump can sit there, he can even wear like the wigs they wear in the U.K. court system.”
— Dan Bongino
October 3, 2026   •   Part of Bongino's joking proposal that Trump act as a judge in response to adverse federal court rulings.
The Dan Bongino Show / CNN archival clip
“Mr. Trump called me a rat for choosing to tell the truth.”
— Michael Cohen
February 27, 2019   •   Cohen describing Trump's public attacks against him.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
“TikTok is not just another video app.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr arguing that TikTok presented national-security and data-security concerns beyond those associated with an ordinary social-media application.
Brendan Carr / FCC
“America is not a racist country.”
— Tim Scott
April 28, 2021   •   Scott's best-known statement from the Republican response to President Biden's first address to Congress. Scott also discussed discrimination he had personally experienced.
Republican Response to President Biden's Joint Address
“The crisis at our southern border is now a full-blown catastrophe.”
— Dan Bongino
April 3, 2021   •   Opening commentary while guest-hosting Watters' World during increased migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fox News — Watters' World