DIThe Distraction Index

Smokescreen Map — Week 39

Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2025 · 🔒 FROZEN

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Distraction → Damage pairings with displacement evidence.

SIGNIFICANT SI:32.6Disp:MED
HYPE
Three School Districts Lose Federal Grants Over Transgender Policies
Damage
26.5
Hype
46.5
→
DAMAGE
James Comey Indicted on Criminal Charges
Damage
82.5
Hype
71.2
SIGNIFICANT SI:28.6Disp:MED
HYPE
Elon Musk's Grok AI Contracted by U.S. Government
Damage
16.0
Hype
40.8
→
DAMAGE
James Comey Indicted on Criminal Charges
Damage
82.5
Hype
71.2
LOW SI:22.7Disp:MED
HYPE
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Trucks, and Furniture
Damage
15.1
Hype
32.4
→
DAMAGE
James Comey Indicted on Criminal Charges
Damage
82.5
Hype
71.2
LOW SI:21.5Disp:MED
HYPE
Three School Districts Lose Federal Grants Over Transgender Policies
Damage
26.5
Hype
46.5
→
DAMAGE
Trump Signs Executive Order on TikTok Ownership Deal
Damage
54.3
Hype
27.8
LOW SI:18.8Disp:MED
HYPE
Elon Musk's Grok AI Contracted by U.S. Government
Damage
16.0
Hype
40.8
→
DAMAGE
Trump Signs Executive Order on TikTok Ownership Deal
Damage
54.3
Hype
27.8
LOW SI:18.2Disp:MED
HYPE
ICE Enforcement Actions and Migrant Appointments in Dallas
Damage
1.8
Hype
25.9
→
DAMAGE
James Comey Indicted on Criminal Charges
Damage
82.5
Hype
71.2