DIThe Distraction Index

#personnel_changes

7 events across 6 weeks

3Damage
2Hype
2Noise
31.4Avg Dmg
24.2Avg Hype
WEEK 85Aug 9 – 15
NOISE2026-08-09
Trump Appoints Longtime Aide as White House Counsel
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
5.8
Hype
6.5
DMG2026-08-08
Trump Administration Moves to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
56.4
Hype
25.5
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-16
Mass Diplomatic Staff Forced Out
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
29.1
Hype
29.5
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
Trump Sued for Firing Black Federal Officials
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
31.4
Hype
60.0
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
NOISE2026-02-09
DOJ Deputy Antitrust Chief Steps Down
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
18.4
Hype
7.5
WEEK 46Nov 9 – 15
DMG2025-11-14
Fannie Mae Officials Ousted After Raising Data Sharing Concerns
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
38.9
Hype
19.4
WEEK 33Aug 10 – 16
DMG2025-08-16
Court Clears Trump CFPB Firings
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
40.1
Hype
20.7