The Distraction Index

Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2

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Smokescreen Map — Week 14

Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2025 · 🔒 FROZEN

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Distraction → Damage pairings with displacement evidence.

LOW SI:20.5Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
TikTok Sale Deadline Extended Amid US-China Trade War
A
46.2
B
49.1
→
REAL DAMAGE
IRS Layoffs and Civil Rights Office Closure
A
49.0
B
21.1
LOW SI:18.0Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Suspicious Package Addressed to Trump in Texas
A
2.5
B
43.1
→
REAL DAMAGE
IRS Layoffs and Civil Rights Office Closure
A
49.0
B
21.1
LOW SI:17.5Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
TikTok Sale Deadline Extended Amid US-China Trade War
A
46.2
B
49.1
→
REAL DAMAGE
Energy Department Considers 40% of Staff Nonessential
A
41.9
B
28.7
LOW SI:15.4Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Suspicious Package Addressed to Trump in Texas
A
2.5
B
43.1
→
REAL DAMAGE
Energy Department Considers 40% of Staff Nonessential
A
41.9
B
28.7