[zarzavat]

They are trying to maximize their power to their own advantage, just like everyone else. (Un)fortunately it’s way too late to ban e2e encryption for anyone who really wants it (i.e. nerds and criminals), but they might end up banning it for the general public out of spite.

[loa_in_]

Yes, they're trying to make their jobs easier, even if it undermines everything else. In fact that is such a big part of their lives that they'll be done and retired without ever experiencing the fallout, so they do not care.