#political_violence | The Distraction Index
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#political_violence
5 events across 4 weeks
0
Damage
3
Distraction
2
Noise
11.0
Avg A
33.4
Avg B
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-09-13
Charlie Kirk Assassination - Suspect Identified and Arrested
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
A
3.1
B
20.6
WEEK 25
Jun 15 – 21
DIST
2025-06-14
Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination - Targeted Political Violence
Norm Erosion Only
single state · narrow
A
13.5
B
48.8
DIST
2025-06-14
Minnesota Democratic Lawmaker and Husband Shot in Targeted Political Violence
single state · narrow
A
WEEK 12
Mar 16 – 22
DIST
2025-03-22
Trump Calls for Harsh Penalties for Tesla Vandals
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
A
10.1
B
30.6
WEEK 11
Mar 9 – 15
NOISE
2025-03-15
Rep. Self Receives Death Threats Following McBride Controversy
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
A
3.2
B
15.1
25.3
B
51.8