DIThe Distraction Index

#election interference

10 events across 8 weeks

4Damage
4Hype
2Noise
29.6Avg Dmg
37.5Avg Hype
WEEK 87Aug 23 – 29
NOISE2026-08-23
Democrats Prepare for Potential Trump Interference in Midterm Elections
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
3.7
Hype
20.5
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-02
Maryland Governor Expresses Concern About Trump Election Interference
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
4.5
Hype
22.5
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-25
Trump's Influence in Colombia's Right-Wing Victory
Information Operationinternational · broad
Damage
9.0
Hype
42.0
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
DMG2026-07-17
Homeland Security Secretary Threatens States Over Elections
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
39.2
Hype
33.4
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
DMG2026-06-12
Congressional Democrats Raise Alarm on Election Crimes Prosecutions
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
67.6
Hype
24.0
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-02
Trump DOJ Appeals Loss in Michigan Voter Roll Case
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
29.8
Hype
43.0
HYPE2026-02-27
House Democrats Sound Alarm on Trump's Election Threats
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
71.3
DMG2026-02-26
Trump Administration Drafts Emergency Executive Order to Seize Control of Elections
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
100.0
Hype
68.3
WEEK 30Jul 20 – 26
HYPE2025-07-26
Sen. Johnson Claims Media Duped or Complicit in Russia Election Interference Narrative
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
11.1
Hype
28.4
WEEK 24Jun 8 – 14
DMG2025-06-14
New Hampshire Jury Acquits AI Robocall Consultant
Information Operationsingle state · moderate
Damage
31.2
Hype
21.6