DIThe Distraction Index

#threats

6 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
3Hype
2Noise
9.2Avg Dmg
24.2Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
House Democrat Cites Anti-Israel Activist Threats for Avoiding Town Halls
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
1.8
Hype
21.4
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
DMG2026-07-17
Homeland Security Secretary Threatens States Over Elections
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
39.2
Hype
33.4
WEEK 36Aug 31 – Sep 6
HYPE2025-09-06
Capitol Police Train 600 Officers for Riot Response Amid Rising Threats
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
6.5
Hype
9.8
HYPE2025-09-06
Federal Prosecutors Drop Case Against Woman Accused of Threatening Trump
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
4.0
Hype
26.4
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