DIThe Distraction Index

#disinformation

5 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
5Hype
0Noise
8.5Avg Dmg
47.2Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-15
Trump Administration Chum Cycle Tactic Applied to Election Denial
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
12.0
Hype
62.0
HYPE2026-07-12
Conspiracy Theories Emerge About Graham Death
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
58.0
WEEK 50Dec 7 – 13
HYPE2025-12-11
Elon Musk Questions Loyalties of Omar and Mamdani, Hints at Foreign Influence
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
10.3
Hype
31.9
WEEK 40Sep 28 – Oct 4
HYPE2025-10-03
Elon Musk Accuses Nonprofit of Inciting Violence Against Charlie Kirk
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
10.5
Hype
48.4
WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20
HYPE2025-09-20
Ted Cruz Claims Without Evidence That China Funds US Climate Lawsuits
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
9.9
Hype
35.6