The Distraction Index

Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2

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Smokescreen Map — Week 34

Aug 17 – Aug 23, 2025 · 🔒 FROZEN

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Distraction → Damage pairings with displacement evidence.

LOW SI:17.3Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
DOJ Releases Ghislaine Maxwell Interview Transcripts
A
6.3
B
36.2
→
REAL DAMAGE
Secretary Hegseth Fires Defense Intelligence Agency Director
A
56.2
B
24.3
LOW SI:16.3Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
DOJ Releases Ghislaine Maxwell Interview Transcripts
A
6.3
B
36.2
→
REAL DAMAGE
Trump Administration Declares Hispanic-Serving College Grants Unconstitutional
A
52.9
B
26.5
LOW SI:16.1Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Trump Touts DC Arrests While Experts Question Crime Metrics
A
9.5
B
33.8
→
REAL DAMAGE
Secretary Hegseth Fires Defense Intelligence Agency Director
A
56.2
B
24.3
LOW SI:15.8Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Trump Visits DC Gift Shop and Kennedy Center During Military Crackdown
A
6.5
B
33.0
→
REAL DAMAGE
Secretary Hegseth Fires Defense Intelligence Agency Director
A
56.2
B
24.3
LOW SI:15.2Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Trump Touts DC Arrests While Experts Question Crime Metrics
A
9.5
B
33.8
→
REAL DAMAGE
Trump Administration Declares Hispanic-Serving College Grants Unconstitutional
A
52.9
B
26.5