Of course they're attacking him!
They attacked him for paying his bills on time, for knowing the laws, for respecting the Constitution, etc.
Was kind of interesting that Atwood didn't have much to say about the use of her work.
Probably my own bias confirmation, yet I took that silence as a (wisely) passive way of distancing herself.
The book is awesome, btw! I just cannot understand how these gals think their experience is similar to that of Offred, etc.
Women of a certain age in Afghanistan or Iran may find the character relatable, sure.