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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224 quotes from Lindsey Graham
“This thing needs to end.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 1, 2020   •   Graham arguing for a quick conclusion to Trump's first impeachment trial.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“Holy hell to pay.”
— Lindsey Graham
July 1, 2017   •   Graham warning Trump against firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“I don't believe he's going to be the nominee.”
— Lindsey Graham
March 7, 2016   •   Graham's prediction during the Republican primary.
CNN
“I've gotten to know him.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham discussing his relationship with Trump.
Public interview
“The only thing the Iranian regime understands is force.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 1, 2024   •   Graham advocating military retaliation against Iran and Iran-backed groups.
Lindsey Graham public statement
“You could use my words against me.”
— Lindsey Graham
March 10, 2016   •   Graham discussing his position on Supreme Court nominations during presidential election years.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“It's never enough when it comes to President Trump.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 5, 2020   •   Graham speaking before voting to acquit Trump during his first impeachment trial.
U.S. Senate
“I think he's been a very consequential president.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham's assessment of Trump's presidency.
Public interview
“I agree with the three, but I accept the four.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham saying he accepted the Wisconsin Supreme Court's 4-3 ruling despite agreeing with the dissent.
Congressional Record
“If you think Donald Trump deserves to be impeached, then impeach him.”
— Lindsey Graham
April 28, 2019
Face the Nation
“I'll do everything I can to make it die quickly.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 14, 2019   •   Graham describing his preferred handling of Trump's first Senate impeachment trial.
CNN
“He doesn't represent my party.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 8, 2015   •   Graham rejecting Trump's candidacy during the 2016 Republican presidential primary.
CNN — New Day
“Enough is enough.”
— Lindsey Graham
January 6, 2021   •   Graham rejecting further challenges to certification following the Capitol attack.
Congressional Record
“I think this thing will come to the Senate, and it will die quickly.”
— Lindsey Graham
December 1, 2019   •   Graham predicting Trump's acquittal in his first impeachment trial.
Lindsey Graham media remarks
“What you have done is unleash the partisan forces of hell.”
— Lindsey Graham
February 5, 2020   •   Graham addressing supporters of Trump's impeachment.
U.S. Senate
“I think Donald Trump is going to places where very few people have gone.”
— Lindsey Graham
May 6, 2016   •   Graham explaining why he would not support Trump.
Lindsey Graham public statement
“She's going to the White House if we don't change this campaign.”
— Lindsey Graham
August 1, 2024   •   Graham warning Trump's campaign to focus more heavily on policy. Trump ultimately won the 2024 election.
NBC — Meet the Press
“I like President Trump.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham discussing his evolving relationship with Trump.
Public interview
“When you see Sotomayor and Kagan, tell them that Lindsey said hello.”
— Lindsey Graham
September 27, 2018   •   Graham telling Kavanaugh that he had voted for Democratic-appointed Supreme Court nominees despite ideological differences.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“We play golf together.”
— Lindsey Graham
October 3, 2026   •   Graham discussing his relationship with Trump.
Public interview