The reality is that the courts have long struggled to hold wealthy and white-collar criminals accountable—unless, of course, their actions harm other wealthy individuals, in which case the system can sometimes swing into action.

This issue isn't unique to the United States either; it’s a broader problem where the justice system often fails to address the crimes of the privileged while disproportionately impacting lower-income communities.

Things are certainly worse, not just some minor political winds shifting.