The Distraction Index

Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2

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Smokescreen Map — Week 20

May 11 – May 17, 2025 · 🔒 FROZEN

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Distraction → Damage pairings with displacement evidence.

LOW SI:21.8Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
James Comey Under Investigation by Secret Service Over Social Media Post
A
19.2
B
42.7
→
REAL DAMAGE
DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Troops for Immigration Roundups
A
60.2
B
37.9
LOW SI:17.2Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
DHS Considering Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for Citizenship
A
19.8
B
33.6
→
REAL DAMAGE
DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Troops for Immigration Roundups
A
60.2
B
37.9
LOW SI:15.8Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Moody's Strips U.S. Government of Top Credit Rating
A
24.4
B
30.9
→
REAL DAMAGE
DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Troops for Immigration Roundups
A
60.2
B
37.9
LOW SI:15.1Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
James Comey Under Investigation by Secret Service Over Social Media Post
A
19.2
B
42.7
→
REAL DAMAGE
DOJ May Drop Case Against Boeing Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes
A
41.6
B
20.2