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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“President Biden is not done.”
— Steve Scalise
July 16, 2024   •   Scalise transitioning to additional criticism of Biden's economic and energy policies.
Republican National Convention
“The great thing about America is that you can hold on to whatever heritage you come from.”
— Mehmet Oz
October 9, 2026   •   Oz discussing his Turkish-American identity.
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“The most important part of democracy is to do it correctly.”
— Jeanine Pirro
November 14, 2020   •   Opening commentary about challenges and allegations surrounding the 2020 presidential election.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“This is a lie.”
— James Comer
November 29, 2023   •   Comer responding to Biden's statement that he never spoke with his son about his business dealings.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“So I said to my people, slow the testing down, please.”
— Donald Trump
June 20, 2020   •   Trump saying he had asked officials to slow COVID-19 testing. Administration officials subsequently said the remark was a joke.
Trump Campaign Rally — Tulsa, Oklahoma
“Drastically reduce government spending.”
— Rick Scott
September 1, 2026   •   Scott describing his preferred approach to balancing the federal budget.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“The city of Detroit probably had more voters than it had citizens. I'm exaggerating a bit.”
— Rudy Giuliani
November 23, 2020   •   Fox Business interview making election-fraud allegations about Detroit; the claim was not supported by election results or court findings.
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“It will divide conservatism.”
— Lindsey Graham
March 1, 2016   •   Graham predicting the consequences of a Trump presidential nomination.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“I mean that from the bottom of my heart.”
— Corey Lewandowski
June 20, 2016   •   Lewandowski expressing continued loyalty to Trump after being dismissed as campaign manager.
CNN
“I never said this.”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2019   •   Trump denying Axios reporting that he had suggested using nuclear weapons against hurricanes. Axios stood by its reporting and later said additional sources corroborated it.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“He's energized these people.”
— Corey Lewandowski
January 21, 2016   •   Lewandowski describing Trump's supporters during the Republican presidential primary.
CNN — The Lead
“He's raised money for our organization.”
— Russell Vought
July 1, 2024
Centre for Climate Reporting undercover recording
“If they execute it, there will be no tariff.”
— Howard Lutnick
January 29, 2025   •   Lutnick saying Canada and Mexico could avoid threatened tariffs by satisfying administration demands concerning fentanyl and border enforcement.
Senate Commerce Committee Confirmation Hearing
“It's part of a plan.”
— Marco Rubio
February 7, 2016   •   Rubio argued that Obama's policies reflected an intentional effort to change the United States rather than simple incompetence. This was Rubio's political characterization.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks
“He's the legitimate president of the United States.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham referring to Joe Biden.
Senate floor remarks
“Mega corporations, including Facebook and Twitter, interfered in this election.”
— Josh Hawley
December 30, 2020   •   Hawley's characterization of social-media companies' moderation decisions during the 2020 campaign.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“They don't want us to look closely at what actually happened.”
— Newt Gingrich
January 6, 2022   •   Gingrich criticizing Democrats and the January 6 investigation.
Fox News — The Ingraham Angle
“The minute the polls opened the wheels fell off.”
— Kari Lake
November 1, 2022   •   Lake describing Election Day problems in Maricopa County.
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“The election was not stolen by fraud.”
— Bill Barr
October 3, 2026   •   Barr discussing the 2020 presidential election.
Public remarks / January 6 Committee
“When your policies are failing your people, you got to make sure you dilute those people with people who will vote for you.”
— Donald Trump Jr.
January 15, 2024   •   During Iowa caucus coverage on his Triggered program while discussing immigration.
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