#misinformation | The Distraction Index
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#misinformation
20 events across 12 weeks
4
Damage
12
Distraction
4
Noise
16.6
Avg A
29.3
Avg B
WEEK 59
Feb 8 – 14
DIST
2026-02-09
Democratic Operatives Amplify Epstein-Trump Conspiracy Claims
Information Operation
federal · moderate
A
2.5
B
45.3
NOISE
2026-02-09
Fact-Check: Liam Conejo Ramos Not in Bad Bunny Super Bowl Show
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
0.0
B
4.0
DIST
2026-02-09
Trump Super Bowl Ad Claims Free Trump Accounts for All American Children
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
27.4
B
59.3
WEEK 56
Jan 18 – 24
DMG
2026-01-23
White House Shares Altered Image of Civil Rights Attorney Arrest
Information Operation
federal · moderate
A
49.6
B
32.5
WEEK 54
Jan 4 – 10
DIST
2026-01-09
Misinformation Spreads About Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
16.6
B
40.8
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-09-13
WSJ Publishes Inaccurate Report on Kirk Ammo Messages
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
0.0
B
8.2
WEEK 34
Aug 17 – 23
NOISE
2025-08-23
Trump Claims Credit for Multiple Ceasefires
Information Operation
international · narrow
A
0.0
B
14.9
DIST
2025-08-23
Trump Blames Rising Electricity Prices on Renewable Energy
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
WEEK 27
Jun 29 – Jul 5
DIST
2025-07-05
Trump Claims Spending Bill is Most Popular Ever Signed
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
8.8
B
27.5
DIST
2025-07-05
Trump Claims Spending Bill Is 'Single Most Popular Bill Ever Signed'
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
WEEK 24
Jun 8 – 14
DMG
2025-06-14
New Hampshire Jury Acquits AI Robocall Consultant
Information Operation
single state · moderate
A
31.2
B
21.6
WEEK 22
May 25 – 31
DMG
2025-05-30
RFK Jr. Denies Cuts to Scientific Research While Slashing Staff and Funding
Information Operation
federal · moderate
A
26.5
B
23.7
NOISE
2025-05-30
White House to Correct Errors in MAHA Report
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
6.5
WEEK 21
May 18 – 24
DIST
2025-05-23
Trump and Allies Spread Unfounded Claims About Biden Cancer Diagnosis
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
8.0
B
29.7
WEEK 16
Apr 13 – 19
DMG
2025-04-19
FDA Chief Offers Support for Kennedy on Autism Claims
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
45.2
B
35.9
WEEK 5
Jan 26 – Feb 1
DIST
2025-02-01
Democratic State Attorneys General Condemn Trump Lies About DEI
Norm Erosion Only
multi state · moderate
A
3.0
B
25.4
DIST
2025-02-01
Trump Administration Targets FAA Diversity Efforts in Plane Crash Response
Information Operation
federal · moderate
A
WEEK 2
Jan 5 – 11
DIST
2025-01-11
False Reports of Immigration Sweeps Spread During LA Wildfires
Information Operation
single state · moderate
A
17.7
B
30.4
DIST
2025-01-11
Mark Zuckerberg Claims Biden Administration Pressured Meta to Censor Content
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
11.8
B
29.8
DIST
2025-08-23
Trump Touts DC Arrests While Experts Question Crime Metrics
Information Operation
single state · moderate
A
9.5
B
33.8
7.3
B
25.3
B
13.1
30.2
B
45.8
29.4
B
38.1