DIThe Distraction Index

#political_targeting

5 events across 5 weeks

3Damage
1Hype
1Noise
36.8Avg Dmg
34.9Avg Hype
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
NOISE2026-02-10
Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Democratic Lawmakers
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
12.9
Hype
24.0
WEEK 46Nov 9 – 15
DMG2025-11-14
Trump Official Refers Rep. Swalwell for Criminal Investigation
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
47.9
Hype
28.6
WEEK 44Oct 26 – Nov 1
DMG2025-10-30
Arctic Frost DOJ Investigation Targeting GOP Operatives
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
52.3
Hype
46.4
WEEK 20May 11 – 17
HYPE2025-05-17
James Comey Under Investigation by Secret Service Over Social Media Post
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
19.2
Hype
42.7
WEEK 5Jan 26 – Feb 1
DMG2025-02-01
Trump FCC Launches Investigation into NPR and PBS
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
51.8
Hype
32.8