A-score 39.8: High constitutional damage driven by rule_of_law (4.5) - direct interference with ongoing federal prosecution, separation (4.0) - executive branch action affecting judicial process, and capture (4.5) - personnel_capture mechanism targeting specific case prosecutors. Strong severity multipliers (durability 1.2, precedent 1.3) reflect chilling effect on prosecutorial independence. Mechanism modifier 1.4 for direct personnel action, scope 1.15 for federal level. Election driver 2.5 reflects Adams' political position. B-score 38.5: High hype from outrage_bait (8.5) - dramatic escort imagery, novelty (7.5) - unusual prosecutorial removal, media_friendliness (8.0) - clear narrative of interference. Layer 2 elevated by timing (8.5) during active case and pattern_match (8.0) with broader concerns about prosecutorial independence. Intentionality 11/15 for targeted personnel action. Delta +1.3 indicates nearly balanced real damage and hype, qualifying as Mixed (both scores >25, |D|<10).