DIThe Distraction Index

#presidential rhetoric

4 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
4Hype
0Noise
4.8Avg Dmg
66.2Avg Hype
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-01
Trump Attacks Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
11.3
Hype
59.0
HYPE2026-05-31
Trump Attacks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Pope Leo
Norm Erosion Onlylocal · narrow
Damage
2.0
Hype
76.3
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-17
Trump Attacks GOP Lawmaker on Social Media
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
5.7
Hype
61.3
WEEK 67Apr 5 – 11
HYPE2026-04-05
Trump Salutes Israel Rescue Mission
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
68.0