DIThe Distraction Index
Apr 19 – Apr 25, 2026
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Smokescreen AlertIran Strait of Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Expiration → Trump Administration Moves to Erase January 6 Convictions · SI: 71.5 CRITICAL
While they talked about Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Expiration, trump administration moves to erase january 6 convictions.
By the Numbers
25Events
-78
3Damage
-4
17Hype
-57
5Noise
-17
12.5Avg Dmg
+0.2
38.1Avg Hype
-4.8
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Trump Administration Moves to Erase January 6 Convictions
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Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Expiration
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Top Damage · Dmg: 96.4
Trump Administration Moves to Erase January 6 Convictions

The Trump administration is moving to erase or overturn convictions of January 6 Capitol riot leaders. Some Northwest Republicans have publicly opposed the move while others remain silent, indicating internal party division on the issue.

Dmg: 96.4Hype: 51.01 src
Top Hype · Hype: 87.3
Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Expiration

As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears expiration with no deal in sight, Iran has doubled down on closing the Strait of Hormuz and rejected U.S. demands as 'maximalist.' Iranian officials indicated final deal remains far off while the strategic chokepoint remains shuttered, with Iran reporting 3,500 deaths in conflict with the U.S.

Dmg: 0.0Hype: 87.38 srcs
SmokescreenIran Strait of Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Expirationis obscuringTrump Administration Moves to Erase January 6 ConvictionsSI: 71.5
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