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
“When young Americans experience the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon.”
— Donald Trump
August 4, 2020   •   Trump discussing America's national parks at the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act.
White House — Great American Outdoors Act Signing
“I'm confident that, over time, we'll see $1 trillion of savings.”
— Elon Musk
May 30, 2025   •   Musk's projection for DOGE savings. Reported and independently calculated savings have been disputed.
White House press conference
“English tailoring is always better than Italian tailoring, at least for my body shape.”
— Roger Stone
September 26, 2017   •   Speaking with reporters after appearing before the House Intelligence Committee.
The Guardian
“We're proud of you, Paps.”
— Eric Trump
February 24, 2016   •   Eric addressing his father during a campaign rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Virginia Beach, Virginia
“But I don't even talk about that.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2019   •   Trump continuing his statement that Article II supposedly gave him the right to do whatever he wanted as president.
Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit
“That's why they're so terrified.”
— Dan Bongino
November 1, 2024   •   Bongino claimed opponents of Kash Patel feared Patel's potential leadership of the FBI.
The Dan Bongino Show / Associated Press
“There's no uncertainty in this building.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025
White House Press Briefing
“Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who's done an amazing job.”
— Donald Trump
February 1, 2017   •   Trump discussing abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who died in 1895, during a Black History Month listening session.
White House — African American History Month Listening Session
“A fraudster always makes the loudest noise.”
— Howard Lutnick
March 1, 2025   •   Lutnick arguing that people fraudulently receiving government benefits would complain immediately if payments stopped. Critics noted that many legitimate beneficiaries depend heavily on timely Social Security payments.
All-In Podcast
“The CDC is ruining its reputation as a serious institution.”
— Newt Gingrich
May 11, 2021   •   Gingrich criticizing CDC guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fox News The Ingraham Angle
“That's what the left is all about.”
— Jim Jordan
June 14, 2022   •   Jordan's political characterization while discussing federal investigations involving school-board threats.
House Judiciary Committee Republicans
“We are falling behind.”
— Tim Scott
April 1, 2022   •   Scott discussing U.S. development of hypersonic weapons and other advanced military technology relative to China and Russia.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library / Office of Senator Tim Scott
“People want to laugh.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing the popularity of political comedy.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“They ruin your beautiful landscapes.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump criticizing the visual effects of wind turbines.
Donald Trump Public Remarks
“I wasn't going to make it.”
— Donald Trump
March 7, 2025   •   Trump discussing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States had helped secure during his first term, and his earlier expectation that he would no longer be president when it occurred.
White House Digital Assets Summit
“How many people believe that?”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham questioning an allegation that 66,000 underage voters cast ballots in Georgia.
U.S. Senate Floor
“I take the responsibility of OMB Director very seriously.”
— Russell Vought
January 1, 2025
Senate confirmation hearing
“If you killed Ted Cruz on the floor of the Senate... nobody could convict you.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 25, 2016   •   Graham joking about Ted Cruz's unpopularity among Senate colleagues. This was hyperbolic political humor, not advocacy of violence.
Washington Press Club Foundation Dinner
“I'm running because I think I'm the best qualified and experienced person.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026
Campaign remarks
“We're going to get killed with Hispanics because of his rhetoric.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 10, 2015   •   Graham's 2015 prediction about Republican support among Hispanic voters.
CNN