I feel as if they went after it because it was a hot and trending title so they exaggerated whatever they could out of it to try to push whatever argument they can. I tend to see this with entertainment all the time because it's their easiest method of arguing a point but not having much opposition. It's silly but this to them is an easy way to feel like they have something to fight for but not have to truly invest in said fight all the while make easy to claim and digest points.