DIThe Distraction Index

#political_persecution

4 events across 3 weeks

2Damage
2Hype
0Noise
38.5Avg Dmg
45.8Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
HYPE2026-08-02
GOP Lawmakers Push for Anthony Fauci's Jailing
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
36.8
Hype
62.8
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
HYPE2026-06-20
Federal Court Orders Release of Biden Interview Audio to Heritage Foundation
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
46.9
Hype
66.8
WEEK 11Mar 9 – 15
DMG2025-03-15
Trump Calls for Jailing Perceived Opponents in Justice Department Speech
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
33.8
Hype
30.2
DMG2025-03-15
White House Requests Updates on Arrest of Activist Mahmoud Khalil
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
36.6
Hype
23.4