DIThe Distraction Index

#children

5 events across 5 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
2Noise
15.3Avg Dmg
30.6Avg Hype
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-09
Trump Administration Uses Children as Props at Rally
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
2.0
Hype
55.0
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
NOISE2026-03-22
Detained Immigrant Children Face Concerning Conditions at Texas Facility
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
23.0
Hype
24.5
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
NOISE2025-03-10
Trump Administration Harms Young Children and Vulnerable Families Through Policy Changes
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
11.6
Hype
23.9
WEEK 52Dec 21 – 27
DMG2025-12-25
HHS Cuts Pediatric Health Program Funding
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
23.6
Hype
12.8
WEEK 51Dec 14 – 20
HYPE2025-12-19
Trump Administration Moves to Cut Off Transgender Care for Children
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
16.2
Hype
36.8