Speculation: Some gov't types wanted to shut down the scammers (or whatever they are) - but were not getting much traction with the higher-ups, to actually do

Speculation: Some gov't types wanted to shut down the scammers (or whatever they are) - but were not getting much traction with the higher-ups, to actually do something. Vs. after their case was rebranded as "this may be part of a plot to assassinate the President" - suddenly every approval and resource they could want was being push into their laps.