DIThe Distraction Index

#cultural_politics

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
0Noise
3.9Avg Dmg
71.4Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-22
White House Accuses Smithsonian of Hijacking US Narrative
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
5.7
Hype
60.5
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
HYPE2026-03-22
White House Installs Christopher Columbus Statue from Toppled Baltimore Monument
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
2.0
Hype
82.3