DIThe Distraction Index

#scandal

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
2.0Avg Dmg
30.6Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-22
Democrat Slush Fund Scandal Spreads Among Multiple Representatives
federal · narrow
Damage
5.5
Hype
53.2
NOISE2026-07-19
Eric Swalwell Campaign Refunds Donations After Sexual Assault Accusations
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
6.5
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-19
Trump Official Faces Scandal Criticism from DC Insiders
federal · narrow
Damage
0.5
Hype
32.0