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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5728 quotes
“Get ready for your vaccine mandates.”
— Sean Hannity
August 3, 2021   •   Hannity discussing expanding COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Fox News — Hannity
“It is now our duty to protect the values that define us.”
— Alina Habba
July 18, 2024   •   Habba discussing American political values during the RNC.
Republican National Convention
“But many questions remain.”
— Jeanine Pirro
November 14, 2020   •   Pirro introduced a discussion of affidavits and lawsuits alleging problems with the 2020 election. Subsequent litigation and reviews did not establish fraud sufficient to change the result.
Fox News — Justice with Judge Jeanine
“I have concerns about the treatment of January 6 hostages.”
— Elise Stefanik
January 7, 2024   •   NBC Meet the Press interview.
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“It's time for him to end the madness and resign.”
— Rick Scott
July 13, 2022   •   Scott calling on President Biden to resign amid high inflation.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“Communist China has chosen to be our enemy.”
— Rick Scott
February 10, 2022   •   Scott discussing U.S.-China relations during a speech at the America First Policy Institute.
Office of Senator Rick Scott / America First Policy Institute
“Mutual respect, open communication, collaboration, and a sincere willingness to listen.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum describing his approach to relations between the Interior Department and tribal nations.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“That's big even compared to rapping, all the money she makes.”
— Donald Trump
January 28, 2026   •   Trump addressing rapper Nicki Minaj while discussing Michael and Susan Dell's multibillion-dollar contribution to Trump Accounts.
Trump Accounts Event — Washington, D.C.
“Trump was the strategist; Trump decided what Trump would say.”
— Roger Stone
December 1, 2016   •   Discussing Trump's control over his campaign message.
PBS FRONTLINE
“We had to treat them as an adversary.”
— Rick Scott
February 10, 2022   •   Scott describing his preferred U.S. policy toward China.
Office of Senator Rick Scott / America First Policy Institute
“We're going to restore law and order.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba discussing federal prosecution priorities in New Jersey.
Alina Habba public remarks
“They don't have any problem.”
— Donald Trump
November 17, 2018   •   Trump claiming Finland avoided wildfire problems because of forest-management practices. Finland does experience forest fires, though its climate, forest-management practices and fire conditions differ significantly from California.
Presidential Remarks — Paradise, California
“They've really lost control of Cuba.”
— Donald Trump
May 20, 2026   •   Trump characterizing the Cuban government's position in May 2026.
Press Gaggle After Air Force One Arrival
“The media still hasn't learned.”
— Jesse Watters
October 3, 2026   •   Watters criticizing news coverage of Donald Trump's second administration.
Jesse Watters Primetime
“Frankly, a year and a half later, I haven't seen anything to change my mind on that.”
— Bill Barr
June 2, 2022   •   Barr discussing his conclusion that fraud did not determine the 2020 presidential election.
January 6 Committee Interview
“He has taken a long overdue and much needed bold stance for American workers.”
— Karoline Leavitt
May 29, 2025   •   Leavitt's assessment of Trump's tariff policy.
White House Press Briefing
“Justice cannot depend on your political party.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“It wasn't the best choice.”
— Hillary Clinton
October 3, 2026   •   Clinton discussing her use of a private email server.
Presidential campaign interview
“People ask me questions all the time.”
— Eric Trump
November 2, 2023   •   Eric explaining emails showing that he supplied information to Trump Organization personnel involved with valuations and financial statements.
New York Civil Fraud Trial — Eric Trump Testimony