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
“Canada and the United States, that would really be something.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump discussing his proposal for Canada to become part of the United States.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“The crisis at our southern border is now a full-blown catastrophe.”
— Dan Bongino
April 3, 2021   •   Opening commentary while guest-hosting Watters' World during increased migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fox News — Watters' World
“I do not feel that the media is the enemy of the people.”
— Ivanka Trump
August 2, 2018   •   Ivanka explicitly disagreeing with a phrase frequently used by her father to attack news organizations.
Axios News Shapers Interview
“The biggest problem we have is nuclear.”
— Donald Trump
December 15, 2015   •   Trump identifying nuclear weapons as what he regarded as the world's greatest danger.
CNN Republican Presidential Debate
“We can't keep spending money we don't have.”
— Steve Scalise
October 3, 2026   •   Scalise criticizing federal deficit spending.
Steve Scalise congressional remarks
“End this double standard that exists now in our justice system.”
— Jim Jordan
July 12, 2023   •   Jordan alleging unequal treatment in federal law enforcement.
House Judiciary Committee — FBI Oversight Hearing
“They don't vote.”
— James Comey
June 8, 2017   •   Comey explaining that Russian interference did not mean Russians physically cast American ballots.
Senate Intelligence Committee
“Robert Mueller is an out-of-control prosecutor.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 1, 2017   •   Gingrich's characterization of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Fox News Hannity
“Filthy, dirty, disgusting, ridden with crime.”
— Donald Trump
December 9, 2025   •   Trump characterizing places such as Somalia while recounting his immigration views. This was Trump's characterization, not a neutral factual description.
Trump Speech — Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
“I'm such a tough cookie.”
— Donald Trump
July 3, 2025   •   Trump joking about being willing to sit through rain during a military parade.
Salute to America Speech — Des Moines, Iowa
“They had to roll out a cleanup crew.”
— Jesse Watters
January 20, 2022   •   Watters argued that Biden administration officials had to clarify several statements the president made during a news conference.
Fox News — The Five
“If that is the case, then we have free speech.”
— Elon Musk
April 1, 2022
TED2022
“This is not over.”
— Newt Gingrich
November 1, 2020   •   Gingrich discussing Trump's challenges to the 2020 election result.
Fox News
“We're paying farmers not to farm.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum criticizing federal agricultural and environmental policies.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“He plays them like a piano.”
— Roger Stone
June 7, 2016   •   Referring to Trump's handling of New York's celebrity and tabloid press.
PBS FRONTLINE
“COVID-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people.”
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
July 11, 2023   •   Remarks at a New York press dinner; scientific evidence does not support the claim.
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“Donald Trump is not qualified to be commander in chief.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 10, 2015   •   Graham's assessment during the Republican primary.
CNN
“People like Fauci actually sabotaged early treatment.”
— Ron Johnson
January 5, 2022   •   Johnson accused Anthony Fauci and federal health officials of undermining early COVID treatments. Evidence did not establish that Fauci intentionally sabotaged effective treatment.
Fox Business / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“We have detailed agency plans.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought described preparations for a potential second Trump administration.
ProPublica / Documented
“These kinds of theatrics are an entertaining sideshow.”
— Marco Rubio
January 27, 2016   •   Rubio criticizing campaign maneuvering by Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks