DIThe Distraction Index

#political_violence

6 events across 5 weeks

0Damage
4Hype
2Noise
9.2Avg Dmg
34.3Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-18
Ex-Marine GOP Congressional Candidate Arrested for Threatening to Kill Trump
federal · narrow
Damage
0.3
Hype
39.0
WEEK 37Sep 7 – 13
NOISE2025-09-13
Charlie Kirk Assassination - Suspect Identified and Arrested
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
3.1
Hype
20.6
WEEK 25Jun 15 – 21
HYPE2025-06-14
Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination - Targeted Political Violence
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · narrow
Damage
13.5
Hype
48.8
HYPE2025-06-14
Minnesota Democratic Lawmaker and Husband Shot in Targeted Political Violence
single state · narrow
Damage
25.3
Hype
51.8
WEEK 12Mar 16 – 22
HYPE2025-03-22
Trump Calls for Harsh Penalties for Tesla Vandals
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
10.1
Hype
30.6
WEEK 11Mar 9 – 15
NOISE2025-03-15
Rep. Self Receives Death Threats Following McBride Controversy
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
3.2
Hype
15.1