Well, at the same time, it could be their way of giving a hint without it being a real hint. IE - never let facts get in the way of the truth.
Information warfare. It doesn't matter what is used to guide a dig - just so long as the dig hits a mark.
However, it could also be that if you look up any random business, you'll find bullshit DC politics involved and so the proverbial "if only you knew how bad things really were" applies - as you can't sling a dead cat without hitting DC corruption.