Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2
A report found Trump family net worth increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments. This raises questions about conflicts of interest and financial benefits from presidential position.
A-score: Corruption driver scores 4 (clear financial benefit from position), capture scores 3 (crypto industry influence), separation scores 2 (blurred public/private interest), election scores 2 (potential campaign finance implications). Base calculation: (2×0.22 + 1×0.18 + 2×0.16 + 0×0.14 + 3×0.14 + 4×0.10 + 0×0.06) = 1.688 × 10 = 16.88. Severity multiplier: 1.21 (moderate durability/precedent). Mechanism modifier: 0.6 (norm erosion only, no formal institutional damage). Final: 16.88 × 1.21 × 0.6 = 11.14. B-score: Layer 1 scores high on outrage_bait (4) and media_friendliness (4) given Trump+crypto+billions formula. Layer 1 subtotal: 38.5. Layer 2: mismatch (3) between wealth accumulation narrative and constitutional concern, pattern_match (3) fits ongoing Trump financial controversy cycle. Layer 2 subtotal: 22.5. Intentionality moderate (6) given crypto policy timing. Final: (38.5×0.55 + 22.5×0.495) = 31.35. D-score: -20.21. Clearly List B: high hype, low constitutional damage, significant negative D-score.
Monitor for actual policy changes favoring crypto industry that created wealth increase. Track whether financial disclosures were properly filed and whether conflicts of interest protocols were followed. Distinguish between legal investment returns (not constitutional issue) versus policy corruption (constitutional issue). Current event is primarily financial news with speculative corruption angle rather than documented institutional damage.