KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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148 quotes from Karoline Leavitt
“He is prepared to unleash hell.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Leavitt used the phrase while describing President Trump's willingness to take action against adversaries.
White House / CNN archival transcript
“You're a biased reporter with a left-wing opinion.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 15, 2026   •   Leavitt said this during a contentious exchange with a reporter about the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Reuters / White House briefing
“They have the full and unwavering support of this president.”
— Karoline Leavitt
June 1, 2025   •   Referring to ICE officers.
White House Press Briefing
“These emails prove absolutely nothing.”
— Karoline Leavitt
November 12, 2025   •   Leavitt was responding to questions concerning released emails involving Jeffrey Epstein and references to Donald Trump.
Reuters / White House briefing
“I commit to speaking on behalf of the president of the United States.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 29, 2025   •   Part of Leavitt's answer about her responsibilities as White House press secretary.
White House press briefing
“My job at the White House is to communicate the president's message.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 20, 2025   •   Leavitt explained the press secretary's job to children visiting the White House.
White House / Roll Call Factbase transcript
“ICE agents are feeling incredibly empowered right now.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025
White House Press Briefing
“We welcome independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers and content creators.”
— Karoline Leavitt
October 3, 2026   •   Discussing expanded White House briefing-room access.
White House remarks