DIThe Distraction Index

#Trump statements

8 events across 5 weeks

0Damage
7Hype
1Noise
2.5Avg Dmg
46.9Avg Hype
WEEK 87Aug 23 – 29
HYPE2026-08-23
Dr. Oz Contradicts Trump on MMR Vaccine Safety
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
2.3
Hype
31.5
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-17
CBS Fact-Check of Trump Address Ignores Facts
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.0
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
HYPE2026-06-21
National Mall Reflecting Pool Vandalism and Repair
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
53.0
HYPE2026-06-21
Trump Predicts UK Prime Minister Starmer's Resignation
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
59.0
HYPE2026-06-21
Ex-Trump Official Interview Comments
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
21.8
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-11
Trump Demands Supreme Court Loyalty on Key Cases
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
17.7
Hype
51.0
HYPE2026-05-10
Trump Warns College Sports Could Be 'Lost Forever'
federal · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
61.8
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-13
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
79.0