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The Distraction Index
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5 events across 4 weeks
0
Damage
3
Distraction
2
Noise
2.1
Avg A
31.8
Avg B
WEEK 58
Feb 1 – 7
DIST
2026-02-05
Bill Gates Denies Wrongdoing After Epstein Files Release
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
1.7
B
28.4
NOISE
2026-02-05
Melania Trump Meets with Freed American-Israeli Hostage
Information Operation
international · narrow
A
0.0
B
11.8
WEEK 15
Apr 6 – 12
DIST
2025-04-05
Elon Musk Defends DOGE Transparency Amid Criticism
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
8.7
B
30.3
WEEK 13
Mar 23 – 29
NOISE
2025-03-29
Canada Responds to Trump Tariffs with Billboard Campaign in Cleveland
Norm Erosion Only
international · narrow
A
0.0
B
21.6
WEEK 5
Jan 26 – Feb 1
DIST
2025-02-01
White House Denies Cancellation of Black History Month
Information Operation
federal · moderate
A
0.3
B
66.9