Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2
NATO allies are increasing military presence in Greenland in response to Trump's stated interest in acquiring the territory. This represents international response to Trump's territorial rhetoric.
This event scores extremely low on constitutional damage (A=1.54) but very high on distraction/hype (B=33.09), yielding D=-31.55, clearly qualifying as List B. The A-score reflects minimal constitutional impact: only rule_of_law scores 2 (norm erosion regarding territorial sovereignty norms), heavily reduced by mechanism_modifier 0.6 (norm_erosion_only with no concrete policy/legal action), though slightly elevated by scope_modifier 1.3 (international). The event represents NATO allies responding to Trump rhetoric, not actual U.S. constitutional damage. The B-score is exceptionally high: Layer 1 averages 8.25 (high outrage bait around territorial acquisition, extreme meme-ability of 'buying Greenland', high novelty and media appeal). Layer 2 averages 7.0 (significant mismatch between rhetoric and actionable policy, strong timing as geopolitical distraction, moderate narrative pivot potential). Intentionality scores 8/15 with clear indicators: originates from Trump statements, functions as geopolitical theater, generates media amplification cycles, lacks concrete implementation mechanisms. This is textbook strategic distraction—provocative territorial rhetoric generating international military responses and massive media coverage while producing zero domestic constitutional change.
Monitor for any actual policy proposals, congressional actions, or legal mechanisms that would translate rhetoric into constitutional impact. Current event remains pure distraction theater until concrete governmental action emerges.