The Distraction Index

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Smokescreen Map — Week 44

Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2025 · 🔒 FROZEN

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Distraction → Damage pairings with displacement evidence.

LOW SI:22.3Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Confederate Statue Restored as Part of Trump History Reshaping Efforts
A
10.5
B
41.4
→
REAL DAMAGE
Federal Court Blocks Oversight of Chicago Immigration Sweeps
A
63.5
B
39.8
LOW SI:19.0Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
ACA Premium Costs Expected to Double
A
9.3
B
35.1
→
REAL DAMAGE
Federal Court Blocks Oversight of Chicago Immigration Sweeps
A
63.5
B
39.8
LOW SI:18.4Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Confederate Statue Restored as Part of Trump History Reshaping Efforts
A
10.5
B
41.4
→
REAL DAMAGE
Arctic Frost DOJ Investigation Targeting GOP Operatives
A
52.3
B
46.4
LOW SI:17.5Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Trump-Xi Meeting on Trade War Resolution
A
5.1
B
32.4
→
REAL DAMAGE
Federal Court Blocks Oversight of Chicago Immigration Sweeps
A
63.5
B
39.8
LOW SI:16.8Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
DeSantis Restricts Foreign Visa Use in Florida Universities
A
25.2
B
31.2
→
REAL DAMAGE
Federal Court Blocks Oversight of Chicago Immigration Sweeps
A
63.5
B
39.8
LOW SI:16.3Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
SNAP Benefits Threatened by Shutdown
A
17.4
B
30.2
→
REAL DAMAGE
Federal Court Blocks Oversight of Chicago Immigration Sweeps
A
63.5
B
39.8
LOW SI:15.6Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
ACA Premium Costs Expected to Double
A
9.3
B
35.1
→
REAL DAMAGE
Arctic Frost DOJ Investigation Targeting GOP Operatives
A
52.3
B
46.4
LOW SI:15.1Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Confederate Statue Restored as Part of Trump History Reshaping Efforts
A
10.5
B
41.4
→
REAL DAMAGE
Federal Government Shutdown Ongoing
A
42.9
B
23.9