#cultural_policy | The Distraction Index
The Distraction Index
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4 events across 4 weeks
1
Damage
2
Distraction
1
Noise
16.3
Avg A
33.6
Avg B
WEEK 58
Feb 1 – 7
DIST
2026-02-05
Trump Plans Columbus Statue Installation at White House
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
A
0.6
B
42.4
WEEK 44
Oct 26 – Nov 1
DIST
2025-10-30
Confederate Statue Restored as Part of Trump History Reshaping Efforts
Norm Erosion Only
federal · moderate
A
10.5
B
41.4
WEEK 20
May 11 – 17
NOISE
2025-05-17
NEA Grants Canceled, Affecting San Diego Arts Organizations
Resource Reallocation
single state · narrow
A
7.5
B
19.4
WEEK 15
Apr 6 – 12
DMG
2025-04-05
Trump Administration Issues DEI Elimination Order
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
46.8
B
31.4