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
“Game over.”
— Sean Hannity
February 5, 2020   •   Hannity reacting to Trump's acquittal in his first Senate impeachment trial.
Fox News — Hannity
“Restore American excellence in critical industries.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 1, 2026   •   Lutnick discussing administration efforts involving steel, aluminum and other strategic industries.
U.S. Department of Commerce
“ICE agents are feeling incredibly empowered right now.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025
White House Press Briefing
“He repeatedly provided it.”
— James Comer
August 19, 2024   •   Comer alleging that Joe Biden repeatedly provided his presence to support family business activities.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“If Al Gore can accept 5 to 4 he is not President, I can accept Wisconsin 4 to 3.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021
Congressional Record
“He controls one of the most prolific and violent drug trafficking organizations in this world.”
— Pam Bondi
November 20, 2025   •   Bondi describing allegations against fugitive Ryan James Wedding.
DOJ/FBI press briefing
“Crime is out of control.”
— Jeanine Pirro
December 1, 2021   •   Pirro's characterization of crime trends.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“They are the new target of political violence.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
May 16, 2023   •   Greene was referring to women such as swimmer Riley Gaines.
House Homeland Security Committee hearing
“Nancy Pelosi's gazpacho police spying on members of Congress.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
February 1, 2022   •   Greene apparently meant "Gestapo" while criticizing Capitol security.
One America News interview
“We need new leadership because we need America to be safe.”
— Tim Scott
January 10, 2024   •   Scott criticizing Biden's immigration policies.
Fox News / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“They do great things with coal, too.”
— Donald Trump
February 17, 2024   •   Trump discussing coal as part of his energy policy.
Trump Campaign Rally — Waterford Township, Michigan
“Freedom will never be a thing of the past.”
— Eric Trump
August 25, 2020   •   Eric discussing what he said was at stake in the 2020 presidential election.
Republican National Convention
“She just wouldn't.”
— Howard Lutnick
March 1, 2025   •   Lutnick continuing his hypothetical example concerning a missed Social Security payment.
All-In Podcast
“It must be stopped.”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott discussing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“He is currently the largest distributor of cocaine in Canada.”
— Pam Bondi
November 20, 2025   •   Bondi's description of accused drug trafficker Ryan James Wedding.
DOJ/FBI press briefing
“You never know what the hell is going to come out of those PACs.”
— Donald Trump
March 21, 2017   •   Trump joking about political action committee advertising.
NRCC March Dinner
“Stand for an American President who is fearless.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle urging support for Donald Trump's reelection.
Republican National Convention
“In every realm.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio summarizing what he viewed as the breadth of strategic competition between the United States and China.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing / CBS News
“It doesn't work without subsidy.”
— Donald Trump
October 23, 2012   •   Trump criticizing government support for wind energy. Energy industries, including fossil fuels and renewables, have received various forms of government support.
Scottish Parliament Committee Testimony