KAKISTOCRACY (noun) — Government by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous people.
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10 quotes from Matt Gaetz
“If Democrats want to join up with me to remove Kevin McCarthy, I may have to accept their help.”
— Matt Gaetz
October 8, 2026   •   Gaetz discussing his move against Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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“Kyle: if you want an internship, reach out to me.”
— Matt Gaetz
November 19, 2021   •   Instagram post about Kyle Rittenhouse.
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“Under Trump we prospered, we were richer. Inflation was low, and there were two genders.”
— Matt Gaetz
July 17, 2024   •   Republican National Convention speech.
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“We saw people in the Witness Protection Program more often than we saw unscripted Biden.”
— Matt Gaetz
July 17, 2024   •   Republican National Convention speech.
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“Inflation has gotten so bad, you can no longer bribe Democrat senators with cash alone. You have to use gold bars just so the bribes hold value.”
— Matt Gaetz
July 17, 2024   •   Republican National Convention speech.
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“Donald Trump is unstoppable. Elect him president again, and America will be unstoppable too.”
— Matt Gaetz
July 17, 2024   •   Republican National Convention speech.
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“The swamp draining will recommence soon.”
— Matt Gaetz
July 17, 2024   •   Republican National Convention speech.
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“Jimmy Kimmel is a total jerk.”
— Matt Gaetz
April 11, 2022   •   Comment about television host Jimmy Kimmel.
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“We are here to do a job, not keep a job.”
— Matt Gaetz
October 8, 2026   •   Gaetz discussing conflict with House leadership.
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“Firebrand? I’m a flamethrower.”
— Matt Gaetz
October 8, 2026   •   Gaetz describing his political style.
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