The parents were a much more specific group of people than that of an entire state or organization, and it wasn’t an expression of an opinion about not liking them - they were statements of fact.
Lots of people say stupid, even very hurtful stuff, about other people.
I have been accused to being a “Putin Puffer”, “insane conspiracy theorist” etc.
Am I supposed to sue my accusers for defamation?
The whole thing is crazy and dangerous—blatant witch hunt.