DIThe Distraction Index

#assassination_attempt

4 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
3Noise
2.2Avg Dmg
24.7Avg Hype
WEEK 76Jun 7 – 13
HYPE2026-06-07
Damning Details Emerge About Would-Be Trump Assassin Thomas Crooks
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
54.5
WEEK 58Feb 1 – 7
NOISE2026-02-05
Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life for Trump Assassination Attempt
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
6.3
Hype
22.2
WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20
NOISE2025-09-20
Prosecutors Rest Case Against Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
1.4
Hype
13.1
WEEK 37Sep 7 – 13
NOISE2025-09-13
Federal Prosecution Continues Case Against Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
1.1
Hype
9.0