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
“Thirty-eight thousand workers died building the Panama Canal.”
— Donald Trump
March 4, 2025   •   Trump repeating an inaccurate death toll. Historians estimate roughly 5,600 workers died during the U.S.-led construction period, while more than 20,000 died during the earlier French attempt.
Address to Joint Session of Congress
“We are here to do a job, not keep a job.”
— Matt Gaetz
October 10, 2026   •   Gaetz discussing conflict with House leadership.
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“I never deleted any evidence.”
— Corey Lewandowski
September 17, 2019   •   Lewandowski discussing his cooperation with investigators.
House Judiciary Committee
“This investigation is just beginning.”
— James Comer
October 3, 2026   •   Comer discussing early stages of the Oversight Committee's financial investigation.
James Comer media remarks
“I do not defend those actions.”
— Chuck Grassley
February 13, 2021   •   Grassley making clear that his impeachment acquittal vote did not constitute approval of Trump's January 6 conduct.
Office of Senator Chuck Grassley
“I would just bomb those suckers.”
— Donald Trump
November 12, 2015   •   Trump discussing his proposed military campaign against ISIS.
Trump Campaign Rally — Fort Dodge, Iowa
“At least people now have a choice.”
— Roger Stone
February 1, 2017   •   Discussing the growth of alternative and partisan media.
The Guardian
“He repeatedly provided it.”
— James Comer
August 19, 2024   •   Comer alleging that Joe Biden repeatedly provided his presence to support family business activities.
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
“It is clear that the PRC seeks not merely to join the ranks of other advanced industrial economies, but to replace them altogether.”
— Bill Barr
July 17, 2020   •   Barr's assessment of China's strategic economic objectives.
Department of Justice — China Policy Remarks
“I don't recall having that conversation.”
— Hope Hicks
June 19, 2019   •   Hicks responding during House Judiciary Committee testimony.
House Judiciary Committee
“Modern attempts at weather control don't appeal to divinity.”
— Marjorie Taylor Greene
September 17, 2025
House DOGE Subcommittee hearing on weather modification
“Lock her up!”
— Michael Flynn
July 18, 2016   •   Flynn leading a chant about Hillary Clinton at the Republican National Convention.
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“They're all about intimidation.”
— Jim Jordan
June 14, 2022   •   Jordan's characterization of political opponents and federal enforcement policies.
House Judiciary Committee Republicans
“He's an extraordinary phenomenon.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 3, 2026   •   Gingrich describing Donald Trump's political rise.
Public interview
“The only way to get people to forfeit over their civil liberties is to get them scared.”
— Dan Bongino
October 3, 2026   •   Bongino was explaining his view of the political motivations behind progressive policies.
Fox News — Fox & Friends
“I’ve never seen hatred like this. And to me, they’re not even people.”
— Eric Trump
June 6, 2017   •   Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, referring to Democrats and critics supporting the Russia investigation.
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“Follow the Trump plan.”
— Sean Hannity
October 1, 2021   •   Hannity advocating a return to Trump-era border policies.
Hannity / Fox News
“I did not have a good call with him today.”
— Sean Hannity
January 10, 2021   •   Private message to Mark Meadows concerning Donald Trump.
Text message released by House January 6 Committee
“Maybe he doesn't want the American people, all of you watching tonight, to know that he's paid nothing in federal taxes.”
— Hillary Clinton
September 26, 2016   •   Clinton speculating about Trump's refusal at the time to release his tax returns.
Presidential debate