DIThe Distraction Index

#presidential statements

4 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
1Noise
0.0Avg Dmg
33.1Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
NOISE2026-08-17
Trump Claims Vandalism at National Mall July 4 Event
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
20.5
HYPE2026-08-15
Trump Comments on US Dominance in Latin America
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
22.3
WEEK 71May 3 – 9
HYPE2026-05-03
Trump Comments on Bill Maher White House Visit
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
59.0
WEEK 69Apr 19 – 25
HYPE2026-04-18
Trump Daring Quotes of the Week
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
30.5