Trump Directs Government to Release UFO Files

This event scores 0 on constitutional damage (A-score) as releasing classified information via executive order is within presidential authority, creates no institutional harm, and affects no constitutional drivers. The mechanism_modifier of 0.3 reflects that while tagged as information_operation, there is no actual constitutional mechanism at play - this is transparency theater. B-score is high at 39.6: Layer 1 scores high on meme_ability (5 - UFOs/aliens are peak internet content), novelty (4 - Trump on UFOs is fresh), and media_friendliness (5 - irresistible clickbait), but lower on outrage_bait (2 - not polarizing). Layer 2 scores high across all dimensions: mismatch (4 - UFO files vs. actual governance priorities), timing (3 - classic distraction timing), narrative_pivot (5 - complete topic change from policy substance), pattern_match (4 - fits established distraction playbook). Intentionality at 12/15 reflects clear strategic deployment: suspicious timing, deliberate narrative shift, pattern consistency with past distractions, and low-cost/high-noise ratio. With B=39.6, A=0, and D=-39.6, this is clearly List B.