DIThe Distraction Index

#distraction

28 events across 15 weeks

1Damage
22Hype
5Noise
3.0Avg Dmg
45.7Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-25
Katy Perry objects to White House using her song on TikTok
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.5
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump makes inflammatory comments about LeBron James
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
78.4
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump officials herald 'golden age' of science amid criticism of distraction
Information Operationfederal · moderate
Damage
1.4
Hype
37.5
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Compares LeBron James Unfavorably to Michael Jordan
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
33.0
NOISE2026-07-19
Robert Smith Criticizes FIFA and Trump Over World Cup Halftime Show
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.0
NOISE2026-07-19
Trump Presents World Cup Trophy to Spain, Claims as US Victory
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
22.8
WEEK 79Jun 28 – Jul 4
NOISE2026-06-28
Trump Midnight Rant on Bombshell Book
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
54.5
WEEK 76Jun 7 – 13
HYPE2026-06-07
Trump Attacks Obama Presidential Library in Social Media Post
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
50.5
WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
HYPE2026-04-26
Trump Administration Turns to MAHA Issues for Positive Press Amid Iran War Backlash
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
62.5
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-19
Trump Orders Government Release of UFO Records
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
54.6
HYPE2026-02-19
Trump Comments on Prince Andrew Arrest Over Epstein Ties
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.7
Hype
49.4
HYPE2026-02-14
Trump vs Bad Bunny Super Bowl Feud with Midterm Consequences
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
1.0
Hype
79.3
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-09
Trump Criticizes Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
2.1
Hype
76.3
WEEK 52Dec 21 – 27
HYPE2025-12-25
Trump Makes Christmas Calls with 'Bad Santa' Warning
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
42.7
HYPE2025-12-25
Kennedy Center Cancels Concert After Trump Name Added to Building
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
1.8
Hype
46.5
WEEK 50Dec 7 – 13
HYPE2025-12-11
Elon Musk Expresses Security Concerns After Charlie Kirk Incident
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
38.8
WEEK 35Aug 24 – 30
HYPE2025-08-30
Trump and Kennedy Loom Over Congress Return
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
3.6
Hype
43.5
WEEK 34Aug 17 – 23
HYPE2025-08-23
Trump Visits DC Gift Shop and Kennedy Center During Military Crackdown
Information Operationsingle state · narrow
Damage
6.5
Hype
33.0
WEEK 28Jul 6 – 12
HYPE2025-07-12
Alan Dershowitz Claims Knowledge of Epstein List Names
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.1
Hype
84.4
HYPE2025-07-12
Laura Ingraham Amplifies Epstein Files Controversy
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
2.0
Hype
47.3
WEEK 22May 25 – 31
HYPE2025-05-30
Trump Blames Mental Anguish for Rejecting CBS Interview Offer
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
30.4
WEEK 15Apr 6 – 12
NOISE2025-04-05
Nancy Mace Social Media Controversy
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
20.8
WEEK 12Mar 16 – 22
HYPE2025-03-22
Trump Announces Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
9.2
Hype
45.4
HYPE2025-03-22
Trump Oval Office Redesign with Gold and Statues
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
76.3
HYPE2025-03-22
Sanders Pushes Progressives to Run as Independents
Information Operationfederal · moderate
Damage
3.5
Hype
27.8
HYPE2025-03-22
Trump Discusses China War Plans with Musk
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
13.9
Hype
43.2
DMG2025-03-22
Trump Denies Signing Alien Enemies Act Proclamation
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
35.8
Hype
32.1
WEEK 2Jan 5 – 11
HYPE2025-01-11
Trump Questions Whether He Can Change Name of Gulf of Mexico
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
2.0
Hype
35.4