KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
In Their Own Words

Quotes

A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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5728 quotes
“That's the side of Donald Trump that the media will never show you.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise arguing that news coverage did not adequately portray what he viewed as Trump's compassionate side.
Republican National Convention
“We're not going to stop fighting.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba discussing Trump's legal battles.
Alina Habba public remarks
“I would definitely say so.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
April 1, 2023   •   Answering Lesley Stahl after being asked about her characterization of Democrats as a party of pedophiles.
CBS 60 Minutes
“Tim Cook who has done such an incredible job at Apple.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2019   •   Trump praising Apple CEO Tim Cook shortly before addressing him as "Tim Apple."
White House — American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
“We HAVE to stop illegal immigration and keep Americans safe.”
— Rick Scott
May 22, 2024   •   Scott advocating stricter immigration enforcement.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“When he speaks, people will listen.”
— Sean Hannity
December 31, 2020   •   Hannity describing Trump's continuing political influence in a private text to Mark Meadows.
January 6 Committee — Hannity text messages
“They weaponize government to intimidate.”
— Jim Jordan
June 14, 2022   •   Jordan describing what became a central theme of his chairmanship of the House Judiciary Committee.
House Judiciary Committee Republicans
“The transhumanist ideal rejects the common man's worth.”
— Josh Hawley
September 1, 2025   •   Hawley criticizing transhumanism while discussing artificial intelligence.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“America must have one tier of justice for all.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“When America shines brightly, the world shines.”
— Howard Lutnick
January 1, 2026   •   Lutnick defending the Trump administration's America First economic policies ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
U.S. Department of Commerce
“DEI is a form of discrimination.”
— Brendan Carr
January 1, 2025   •   Carr's characterization of diversity, equity and inclusion programs while announcing changes at the FCC.
FCC / Brendan Carr statement
“Truth isn't truth.”
— Rudy Giuliani
August 19, 2018   •   Said on NBC Meet the Press while discussing whether President Trump should sit for an interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
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“I took it as this is what he wants me to do.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey describing how he interpreted Trump's statement concerning the Michael Flynn investigation.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“The President should use every tool available to seize control of the bureaucracy.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought's position on presidential management of the executive branch.
Project 2025 / public remarks
“I've studied it better than anybody I know.”
— Donald Trump
December 21, 2019   •   Trump describing his knowledge of wind power.
White House — Turning Point USA Student Action Summit
“I think Greenland will be worked out with us.”
— Donald Trump
January 25, 2025   •   Trump discussing his renewed effort to obtain Greenland during remarks aboard Air Force One.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“The real cost of Biden's open border crisis is now as obvious as ever.”
— Sean Hannity
January 1, 2022   •   Hannity's characterization of border and fentanyl issues.
Hannity / Fox News
“We need to remove regulatory barriers.”
— Brendan Carr
October 3, 2026   •   Carr discussing permitting and telecommunications infrastructure deployment.
FCC
“Joe telling migrants to come and they did in record levels.”
— Sean Hannity
June 1, 2021   •   Hannity's interpretation of Biden's campaign comments about asylum seekers.
Hannity / Fox News