I might not know more about this story but from experience with what is happening within our country it could be said those in power would never allows others to outshine them, rather they wouldn't mind trying all their possibilities to make sure everything works under their control and still have a total over people who under them. Other I have observed is that they don't want to others to get rich because they felt when they are Rich they wouldn't be that submissive and humble to them but are wanting in a way to have a total control over everyone whom they think are subjected to them.