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
“I think it was a sound policy.”
— Russell Vought
January 16, 2025   •   Vought was defending Schedule F, a Trump-era policy designed to make certain policy-related federal employees easier to dismiss.
Senate OMB confirmation hearing
“Puts Americans first.”
— Russell Vought
May 2, 2025   •   Vought describing the administration's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget.
White House / Office of Management and Budget
“Then they create heroes.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld discussing how he believed news organizations simplify political stories.
Fox News — Gutfeld!
“Doesn't come from the government.”
— Tim Scott
May 22, 2023   •   Scott arguing that America's strength comes from its citizens rather than government.
Tim Scott Presidential Campaign Announcement
“It's like smoking.”
— Greg Gutfeld
November 8, 2021   •   Comedic analogy comparing adherence to progressive cultural politics with an addictive habit.
Fox News — The Five
“They gobbled up our freedom and competition.”
— Josh Hawley
October 3, 2026   •   Hawley's characterization of consolidation involving Big Tech, banks, telecommunications and pharmaceutical companies.
Office of Senator Josh Hawley
“Listen, I don't care what he says.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump dismissing opposition from Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to the idea of Canada becoming part of the United States.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“The truth is coming out.”
— Jesse Watters
June 19, 2021   •   Watters argued that several stories he believed the media had mishandled were being reconsidered.
Fox News — Watters' World
“As long as NATO pays their fair share.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Leavitt's response when asked about Trump's commitment to NATO.
White House press briefing
“Joe Biden's raging inflation crisis is a horrible tax on every American family.”
— Rick Scott
July 13, 2022   •   Scott describing inflation after annual CPI inflation reached 9.1 percent in June 2022. Economists attributed the inflation surge to multiple causes.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“An overwhelming amount of evidence.”
— James Comer
September 25, 2023   •   Comer's characterization of evidence gathered concerning Joe Biden's involvement in family business matters.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“They illegally broke our nation's laws and therefore, they are criminals.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt's characterization of people unlawfully present in the United States. Immigration violations vary between civil and criminal violations depending on circumstances.
White House
“Joe Biden's administration has done nothing to change course.”
— Rick Scott
November 15, 2021   •   Scott criticizing the administration's response to inflation.
National Review / Office of Senator Rick Scott
“These things don't work.”
— Donald Trump
February 10, 2025   •   Trump criticizing paper straws.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“The Committee must understand how and to what extent.”
— Jim Jordan
October 3, 2026   •   Common formulation in Jordan's Judiciary Committee oversight requests concerning alleged government pressure on private companies.
House Judiciary Committee
“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
“Very good towels.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump discussing the paper towels he threw to people during his Hurricane Maria visit.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“I know more about ISIS than the generals do.”
— Donald Trump
November 12, 2015   •   Trump claiming superior knowledge of ISIS compared with U.S. military generals during a campaign rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Fort Dodge, Iowa
“Additional accountability woven into the resources we provide Ukraine.”
— Tim Scott
February 13, 2024   •   Scott supporting greater oversight of U.S. assistance to Ukraine.
Office of Senator Tim Scott
“Joe Biden has taken action after action to further his family's plans to get rich.”
— James Comer
March 20, 2024   •   Comer's allegation during an impeachment inquiry hearing. Biden denied using public office to enrich his family.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability