DIThe Distraction Index

#media criticism

4 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
2Noise
2.8Avg Dmg
25.0Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-17
CBS Fact-Check of Trump Address Ignores Facts
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.0
HYPE2026-07-12
CNN Criticized for Allowing Rosie O'Donnell to Call Trump Fascist
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
31.4
NOISE2026-07-12
CNN Criticized for Questioning Israeli Motives in Iran-Trump Assassination Plot
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
22.0
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