The Distraction Index

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