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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“They want open borders, closed schools, dangerous amnesty.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle's characterization of the Biden-Harris policy agenda. Biden and Harris did not campaign on literally eliminating U.S. borders.
Republican National Convention
“Private sector innovation, not overreaching government regulation.”
— Doug Burgum
November 6, 2024   •   Burgum describing his preferred approach to economic policy.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“The American people have a right to be safe.”
— Jeanine Pirro
October 3, 2026
Justice with Judge Jeanine
“Reckless spending... threatens the future of our children and grandchildren.”
— Rick Scott
July 19, 2021   •   Scott criticizing federal deficit spending.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“I think Donald's time has come.”
— Michael Cohen
December 30, 2022   •   Cohen discussing potential consequences following publication of Trump's tax returns.
MSNBC interview
“It's not about Trump's words.”
— Corey Lewandowski
April 3, 2024   •   Lewandowski arguing that voters should focus on Trump's governing record rather than controversial rhetoric.
NewsNation — On Balance
“We will defeat this virus.”
— Steve Scalise
August 24, 2020   •   Scalise discussing COVID-19 during the Republican National Convention.
Republican National Convention
“We outvoted the fraud.”
— Kari Lake
August 3, 2022   •   Victory press conference during the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary.
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“The guy’s reading my mind.”
— Alex Jones
October 10, 2026   •   Jones marveling at Trump finishing his thoughts during private conversations.
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“Championing clean air and clean water.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum describing environmental stewardship as part of his Interior Department agenda.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“You've got nothing to apologize for.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham addressing Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“We could use a big fat dose of global warming!”
— Donald Trump
October 19, 2015   •   Trump joking about global warming during cold weather. Weather at one location and time is not equivalent to long-term global climate.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“You're either good or evil.”
— Greg Gutfeld
October 3, 2026   •   Gutfeld describing what he viewed as an overly simplistic tendency in political discourse.
Fox News — The Five
“It means no more funding for the Green New Scam.”
— Karoline Leavitt
January 28, 2025   •   Leavitt's characterization of environmental programs targeted by the administration.
White House Press Briefing
“They want to destroy the monuments of our forefathers.”
— Eric Trump
August 25, 2020   •   Eric characterizing Democratic positions amid national debates over Confederate and other historical monuments. Democratic views on monument removal varied.
Republican National Convention
“He fights.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle describing Trump's political style.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“I didn't want to do it.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski discussing Trump's request involving Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
House Judiciary Committee
“These are great, high-paying jobs.”
— Howard Lutnick
April 1, 2025   •   Lutnick describing jobs he expects reshored automated manufacturing to create.
CNBC
“If it’s what you say I love it especially later in the summer.”
— Donald Trump Jr.
June 3, 2016   •   Email response to an offer described as Russian government support providing damaging information about Hillary Clinton.
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“You want to wash your hands, you turn on the sink, no water comes out.”
— Donald Trump
December 18, 2019   •   Trump criticizing water-efficiency standards.
Trump Rally — Battle Creek, Michigan