Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2
Washington DC is preparing for a Trump military parade while district leaders express concerns about potential damage to infrastructure and public spaces. This represents a planned ceremonial event with logistical concerns.
This event scores low on constitutional damage (A=2.04) despite modest separation of powers concerns (2/5) regarding military display norms and minor corruption indicators (1/5) around resource allocation. The mechanism_modifier of 0.6 reflects norm_erosion_only with no concrete institutional damage. The B-score of 21.54 reflects significant media spectacle value (Layer1=12.1) with strong outrage_bait (6) and media_friendliness (7), plus strategic distraction elements (Layer2=9.44) showing high mismatch between hype and substance (8). However, the event falls below List B threshold (B<25). Primary classification is Noise because: A-score far below 25, mechanism is norm_erosion_only without concrete violations, the dominant narrative concerns infrastructure damage rather than constitutional principles, and the event represents ceremonial spectacle without measurable institutional harm. The delta (D=-19.5) would suggest List B if thresholds were met, but both scores are too low for primary classification.
Monitor for actual implementation and any concrete violations of military deployment norms or appropriations processes. Track whether parade occurs and if it establishes precedent for future militarization of civilian spaces. Current status: preparatory spectacle without constitutional mechanism.