DIThe Distraction Index

#controversy

4 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
2Noise
1.2Avg Dmg
41.3Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-15
Vance Says Reaction to Michelle Obama Comment Was Disproportionate
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.0
WEEK 71May 3 – 9
HYPE2026-05-03
Virginia Tech Speaker Controversy Over Anti-American Remarks
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
82.3
WEEK 49Nov 30 – Dec 6
NOISE2025-12-05
Trump Administration Navigates Fallout from Controversial Boat Strike
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
2.7
Hype
20.6
WEEK 8Feb 16 – 22
HYPE2025-02-22
Steve Bannon Accused of Nazi Salute, Claims It Was a Wave
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
2.1
Hype
44.2