The Trump administration's Justice Department is shifting focus toward smaller fraud cases, even as it drops charges against corporations and wealthy individuals.

This approach includes targeting operators of modest businesses, such as a weathered food truck in California, highlighting a contrast in enforcement priorities.

Legal experts note this strategy reflects broader changes in how federal resources are allocated, with less emphasis on major corporate prosecutions and more attention on individual defendants who lack significant legal representation.

Critics argue this could signal a weakening of accountability for powerful entities, while supporters claim it ensures justice is applied evenly across all economic levels.