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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“I don’t like ’em putting chemicals in the water that turn the freakin’ frogs gay!”
— Alex Jones
October 10, 2026   •   Alex Jones broadcast remark.
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“Back the blue.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
October 3, 2026   •   Guilfoyle expressing support for law enforcement.
Kimberly Guilfoyle political remarks
“It must end NOW.”
— Rick Scott
January 1, 2023   •   Scott calling for stricter border enforcement.
Office of Senator Rick Scott
“We know what time it is.”
— Russell Vought
October 3, 2026   •   Vought discussing the conservative movement's preparations for a future administration.
Project 2025 / Heritage Foundation
“It cost me my law license, my business, my reputation.”
— Michael Cohen
October 1, 2022   •   Cohen describing consequences stemming from his criminal conduct and association with Trump.
Washington Post interview
“I'm still angry after last week's events at the Capitol.”
— Steve Scalise
January 13, 2021   •   Scalise discussing the January 6 attack.
Fox News Opinion
“They kill your birds.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump criticizing wind turbines because of bird collisions. Wind turbines do cause bird deaths, although other human-related causes kill substantially more birds.
Donald Trump Public Remarks
“Take action, frankly, on Kimmel.”
— Brendan Carr
September 17, 2025   •   Carr discussing possible action by broadcasters concerning Jimmy Kimmel. Critics argued the remarks improperly pressured broadcasters; Carr disputed that interpretation.
Brendan Carr interview / CNN transcript
“The generals have been reduced to rubble.”
— Donald Trump
September 7, 2016   •   Trump criticizing U.S. military leadership during NBC's Commander-in-Chief Forum.
NBC Commander-in-Chief Forum
“I think we're at a fork in the road of destiny of civilization.”
— Elon Musk
August 12, 2024
X conversation with Donald Trump
“Presidential leadership is not guaranteed.”
— Kimberly Guilfoyle
August 24, 2020   •   Guilfoyle contrasting Trump with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Republican National Convention
“You notice much of the corrupt corporate media won't show the Biden cages.”
— Sean Hannity
July 1, 2021   •   Hannity's characterization of immigration detention facilities and media coverage.
Hannity / Fox News
“Speaker Pelosi spearheaded the true January 6th insurrection.”
— Tommy Tuberville
May 21, 2026   •   Tuberville made the claim while objecting to legislation concerning compensation related to January 6 prosecutions. Pelosi did not direct the January 6 attack; official investigations documented planning and actions by Trump supporters who breached the Capitol.
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“So he doesn't take it personally.”
— Donald Trump
February 5, 2026   •   Trump joking that Biden would not take Trump's criticism personally because, according to Trump, Biden did not know he had been president.
National Prayer Breakfast
“I don't remember any discussion like that.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding to congressional questioning concerning Trump campaign events.
House Judiciary Committee
“They spend a lot of time on raking and cleaning and doing things.”
— Donald Trump
November 17, 2018   •   Trump attributing Finland's wildfire management in part to "raking and cleaning." Finnish President Sauli Niinistö later said he did not remember discussing raking with Trump.
Presidential Remarks — Paradise, California
“We will literally fight until the truth comes out.”
— Alina Habba
February 16, 2024   •   Habba promising to continue challenging the New York civil-fraud judgment.
Fox News — Hannity
“The days of selective prosecution are over.”
— Alina Habba
October 3, 2026   •   Habba describing her approach to federal prosecution.
Alina Habba public remarks
“I actually stopped somebody from stealing muffins out of the break room.”
— Jacob Chansley
October 10, 2026   •   Chansley describing his conduct inside the Capitol.
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