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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“He loves talking to the press.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Referring to President Trump.
White House Press Briefing
“I don't expect anyone to consider me a hero.”
— Michael Cohen
September 1, 2020   •   Cohen discussing his decision to speak publicly against Trump.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
“We don't apologize for putting America first.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle defending Trump's America First political philosophy.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“There is no censorship here.”
— Brendan Carr
September 1, 2025   •   Carr's characterization of FCC actions and broadcaster decisions during the Jimmy Kimmel controversy. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, argued government pressure raised serious First Amendment concerns.
Brendan Carr interview
“They're going to take out clean coal.”
— Donald Trump
August 22, 2017   •   Trump discussing a new Pennsylvania coal mine. "Clean coal" ordinarily refers to technologies intended to reduce pollutants or carbon emissions associated with coal use, not coal that has literally been cleaned after mining.
Trump Rally — Phoenix, Arizona
“All of them.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Answering a question concerning which undocumented immigrants the administration considered criminals.
White House
“A vast web of financial foreign entanglements.”
— Ron Johnson
March 30, 2022   •   Johnson describing Biden family foreign business relationships.
Fox News / Office of Senator Ron Johnson
“The Russians are dying.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 1, 2023   •   Graham discussing the battlefield situation during a meeting with Zelensky; edited versions circulating online misleadingly juxtaposed this with his separate comment about U.S. aid.
Meeting with President Zelensky
“This is a clear and blatant effort to evade the FCC's Equal Time rule.”
— Brendan Carr
November 2, 2024   •   Carr criticized NBC after Kamala Harris appeared on Saturday Night Live shortly before the presidential election. NBC subsequently provided qualifying campaigns opportunities under the equal-time framework.
Brendan Carr public statement / CBS News
“It takes money from everybody that works and gives it to everyone else.”
— Sean Hannity
October 1, 2021   •   Hannity's characterization of Democratic social-spending proposals.
Hannity / Fox News
“I think we need a government efficiency commission.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024
X conversation with Donald Trump
“You can start tonight, you have no approvals.”
— Donald Trump
October 15, 2025   •   Trump recounting what he said he was told about making changes at the White House while discussing his proposed ballroom project.
White House Ballroom Dinner
“I'm sorry for what happened to you.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham addressing Christine Blasey Ford during the Kavanaugh controversy while saying he could not conclude Kavanaugh was responsible.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I've studied it better than anybody I know.”
— Donald Trump
December 21, 2019   •   Trump describing his knowledge of wind power.
White House — Turning Point USA Student Action Summit
“There was never an indication of interest in what the actual facts were.”
— Bill Barr
June 1, 2022   •   Barr describing his post-election conversations with Trump.
January 6 Committee
“There is no question.”
— Jeanine Pirro
November 13, 2021   •   Pirro discussing Kyle Rittenhouse's claim of self-defense during his trial. Rittenhouse was subsequently acquitted on all charges.
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“They're trying to bleed him dry.”
— Lindsey Graham
March 1, 2023   •   Graham alleging Trump's criminal prosecution was intended to financially damage him.
Fox News
“I was put here by people to do a great job.”
— Donald Trump
August 21, 2019   •   Trump explaining his role after describing himself as "the chosen one."
White House Marine One Departure Remarks
“We will win this fight or America will step off into a thousand years of darkness.”
— Roger Stone
January 5, 2021   •   Freedom Plaza rally in Washington, D.C.
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“Let him be himself.”
— Anthony Scaramucci
July 1, 2017   •   Scaramucci discussing his communications strategy for Trump.
White House remarks