WhatsApp just fixed that by encrypting its backups too. https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/chats/how-to-turn-on-and-tu...
FB effectively still controls the encryption keys.
Coincidentally nobody of the usual suspects complained that "the terrorists are going dark".
Putting this facts together I'm assured the crypto can be broken at will.
If you honestly believe them then I've got a bridge you might wanna take a look at...