If 50% of Twitter traffic was Trump related and they were barely profitable pre Trump, then some of these people see the writing on the wall. I'm sure Jack is getting some payoff for this, but that might be personal. The rest of the employees are screwed.
I am guessing several things. Stopping the free flow of info, not just Trump. Drops like the Hunter one and big tech/Epstien evidence. Arresting Trump for whatever when he leaves office. Or handing him over to Iran.
They want to block people's ability to protest or organize.
I think the Germans are speaking from experience.