I don't think so. Looking back (yes 20/20 hindsight) they were simply casting bait. She bit.
I agree, we need folks to push back. But, the correct ones to do this were, first, her husband. Then McCain (he has to be useful for something). Then Congressional leaders. Actually, the best I heard was (surprisingly - Lamar!
He refused to even comment on the "civility" question.
They attacked her personally and relentlessly, blaming her for the deaths before the blood had even dried.
You really sound like a concern troll on this one: deliberately mixing up the facts to misinform others and to dishearten the Right.