Kakistocracy
Definition: A kakistocracy [ kak-uh-stok-ruh-see ] is a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens. The word was coined as early as the seventeenth century.
Etymology: The word is derived from two Greek words, kakistos (κάκιστος; worst) and kratos (κράτος; rule), with a literal meaning of government by the worst people.
Etymology: The word is derived from two Greek words, kakistos (κάκιστος; worst) and kratos (κράτος; rule), with a literal meaning of government by the worst people.
The Kakistocracy in this case are those governmental officials and organizations whose incompetence, corruption, and aversion to democracy combine to undermine democratic principles and norms and move America toward autocracy.
Autocrats
Persons ruling with unlimited authority; one who has undisputed influence or power
Stephen Miller
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor
Brief Bio
Born in 1985, Miller grew up in Santa Monica, California. Former classmates recall him challenging Latino students to speak English and opposing multi-language school announcements.
Miller, a Duke University student, worked with far-right hate groups, including the David Horowitz Freedom Center, organizing events like “Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week.” He also collaborated with classmate Richard Spencer, a prominent white nationalist, who popularized the term “alt-right” and was scheduled to speak at the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.
In 2008, Miller served as press secretary for former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who openly peddled anti-Muslim conspiracy theories, claiming the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrated the U.S. government. In 2009, Miller transitioned to communications with then-Sen. Jeff Sessions, an anti-immigrant ally who regularly cited reports from anti-immigrant hate groups.
In spring 2013, Miller and Sessions thwarted a bipartisan immigration bill called the Gang of Eight. Miller used Breitbart News to promote his anti-immigrant views and focus on defeating the bill.
By January 2016, Miller joined the Trump campaign as a speechwriter after Bannon recommended him. After Trump’s victory, Miller became a senior policy adviser and drove draconian immigration policies.
In November 2024, it was announced that Miller would serve as Trump's homeland security advisor and deputy chief of staff for policy in his second term.
Miller, a Duke University student, worked with far-right hate groups, including the David Horowitz Freedom Center, organizing events like “Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week.” He also collaborated with classmate Richard Spencer, a prominent white nationalist, who popularized the term “alt-right” and was scheduled to speak at the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.
In 2008, Miller served as press secretary for former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who openly peddled anti-Muslim conspiracy theories, claiming the Muslim Brotherhood infiltrated the U.S. government. In 2009, Miller transitioned to communications with then-Sen. Jeff Sessions, an anti-immigrant ally who regularly cited reports from anti-immigrant hate groups.
In spring 2013, Miller and Sessions thwarted a bipartisan immigration bill called the Gang of Eight. Miller used Breitbart News to promote his anti-immigrant views and focus on defeating the bill.
By January 2016, Miller joined the Trump campaign as a speechwriter after Bannon recommended him. After Trump’s victory, Miller became a senior policy adviser and drove draconian immigration policies.
In November 2024, it was announced that Miller would serve as Trump's homeland security advisor and deputy chief of staff for policy in his second term.
Kash Patel
Nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Brief Bio
Patel, born in 1980, graduated from Pace University School of Law in 2005 and then worked for about nine years as a public defender in Florida. Patel went on to work as a federal prosecutor in the National Security Division of the DOJ.
In 2018, Patel served as an aide to Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee at the time. Patel played a key role in Nunes’ efforts to discredit the FBI’s Russia investigation into the Trump campaign, writing the widely criticized memo that came out of that probe.
In 2019, Patel went to work for Trump on the National Security Council before moving to senior adviser for Trump’s directors of national intelligence and then becoming chief of staff to acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller at the end of Trump’s first term. He was often characterized as de facto head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and Pentagon when he was at those agencies.
Patel, has for years been a loyal ally to Trump, finding common cause over their shared disdain for establishment power in Washington and skepticism of government surveillance and the “deep state” — a pejorative catchall used by Trump to refer to government bureaucracy.
Patel refers to “the deep state” — an amorphous term he says includes elected leaders, journalists, Big Tech tycoons and “members of the unelected bureaucracy” — calling for “a comprehensive housecleaning” of the Justice Department, which he claims has protected high-ranking members of the Democratic Party while unjustly targeting Republicans and their allies.
Patel has been a pitchman for a variety of products marketed to Trump supporters. One dietary supplement he’s promoted claims to be a COVID vaccine “detoxification system.”
After the 2024 election, Trump nominated Patel to head the FBI, and Christopher Wray voluntarily stepped down effective January 2025, long before his 10-year term would have ended in 2026.
In 2018, Patel served as an aide to Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee at the time. Patel played a key role in Nunes’ efforts to discredit the FBI’s Russia investigation into the Trump campaign, writing the widely criticized memo that came out of that probe.
In 2019, Patel went to work for Trump on the National Security Council before moving to senior adviser for Trump’s directors of national intelligence and then becoming chief of staff to acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller at the end of Trump’s first term. He was often characterized as de facto head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and Pentagon when he was at those agencies.
Patel, has for years been a loyal ally to Trump, finding common cause over their shared disdain for establishment power in Washington and skepticism of government surveillance and the “deep state” — a pejorative catchall used by Trump to refer to government bureaucracy.
Patel refers to “the deep state” — an amorphous term he says includes elected leaders, journalists, Big Tech tycoons and “members of the unelected bureaucracy” — calling for “a comprehensive housecleaning” of the Justice Department, which he claims has protected high-ranking members of the Democratic Party while unjustly targeting Republicans and their allies.
Patel has been a pitchman for a variety of products marketed to Trump supporters. One dietary supplement he’s promoted claims to be a COVID vaccine “detoxification system.”
After the 2024 election, Trump nominated Patel to head the FBI, and Christopher Wray voluntarily stepped down effective January 2025, long before his 10-year term would have ended in 2026.
Tom Homan
"Border Czar" for Trump Administration
Brief Bio
Born in 1961, Homan, a former American police officer, immigration official, and political commentator, served in the Obama and first Trump administrations. He was appointed to the second Trump administration and later served as the acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from January 30, 2017, to June 29, 2018.
Homan advocates for the deportation of illegal immigrants and opposes sanctuary city policies. Within the government, he was one of the most vocal proponents of separating children from their parents as a deterrent to illegal immigration. After 2018, he transitioned into commentary, contributing to Fox News. In February 2022, he joined the Heritage Foundation and became a contributor to its Project 2025 initiative.
In November 2024, Trump announced that Homan will serve as "border czar" during his second presidency.
Homan advocates for the deportation of illegal immigrants and opposes sanctuary city policies. Within the government, he was one of the most vocal proponents of separating children from their parents as a deterrent to illegal immigration. After 2018, he transitioned into commentary, contributing to Fox News. In February 2022, he joined the Heritage Foundation and became a contributor to its Project 2025 initiative.
In November 2024, Trump announced that Homan will serve as "border czar" during his second presidency.
Peter Navarro
Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing
Brief Bio
Navarro, born in 1949, is an American economist and author who served in the Trump administration. Initially, he held positions of Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House National Trade Council. Later, he became Assistant to the President and Director of the newly established Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. He also coordinated the national Defense Production Act policy.
Navarro holds the title of professor emeritus of economics and public policy at the Paul Merage School of Business of the University of California, Irvine. Notably, he made unsuccessful attempts to run for office in San Diego, California, on five separate occasions.
Furthermore, Navarro’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election led to his becoming the first former White House official to be imprisoned on a contempt-of-Congress conviction.
Navarro’s views on trade differ significantly from mainstream economic thought and are considered fringe. He advocates for reducing U.S. trade deficits, particularly against China, which he criticizes for unfair trade practices. Navarro proposes measures like expanding manufacturing, imposing high tariffs, and repatriating supply chains.
As a Trump administration official, Navarro championed protectionist trade policies, particularly in the China–United States trade war. He faced sanctions from China after leaving office. During his final year, he privately warned the administration about the COVID-19 threat but downplayed its risks publicly. He clashed with Anthony Fauci, promoting hydroxychloroquine and criticizing public health measures.
Navarro, a conspiracy theorist, espoused election fraud theories in the 2020 presidential election. Indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress on June 2, 2022, he was found guilty on both counts on September 7, 2023, and sentenced to four months in jail and a $9,500 fine on January 25, 2024. Released on July 17, 2024, he’s also a contributor to Project 2025.
n December 4, 2024, Trump announced that Navarro would serve as the senior counselor for trade and manufacturing in his second term.
Navarro holds the title of professor emeritus of economics and public policy at the Paul Merage School of Business of the University of California, Irvine. Notably, he made unsuccessful attempts to run for office in San Diego, California, on five separate occasions.
Furthermore, Navarro’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election led to his becoming the first former White House official to be imprisoned on a contempt-of-Congress conviction.
Navarro’s views on trade differ significantly from mainstream economic thought and are considered fringe. He advocates for reducing U.S. trade deficits, particularly against China, which he criticizes for unfair trade practices. Navarro proposes measures like expanding manufacturing, imposing high tariffs, and repatriating supply chains.
As a Trump administration official, Navarro championed protectionist trade policies, particularly in the China–United States trade war. He faced sanctions from China after leaving office. During his final year, he privately warned the administration about the COVID-19 threat but downplayed its risks publicly. He clashed with Anthony Fauci, promoting hydroxychloroquine and criticizing public health measures.
Navarro, a conspiracy theorist, espoused election fraud theories in the 2020 presidential election. Indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress on June 2, 2022, he was found guilty on both counts on September 7, 2023, and sentenced to four months in jail and a $9,500 fine on January 25, 2024. Released on July 17, 2024, he’s also a contributor to Project 2025.
n December 4, 2024, Trump announced that Navarro would serve as the senior counselor for trade and manufacturing in his second term.
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