Taking what appears to be moral behavior and explaining it instead in terms of self-interest is a strategy known as:

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Reinterpreting motives involves taking behavior that appears to be motivated by morality or altruism and explaining it instead in terms of self-interest. This can involve looking for hidden motives or seeking to understand how the behavior benefits the person engaging in it.

Taking What Appears to Be Moral Behavior and Explaining It