It's not damage control lol, this isn't PR. It's them being professional. Why the hell would they spew a bunch of drama? That's just being an adult, it's nobody's business and they're right to not speak on this guy's behalf or encourage internet randos to speculate and involve themselves.
I'm with you. He literally talks about people resenting him.
A lot of people have a problem with not wanting to hear any criticism of Godot and the team. Which is why you're getting down voted even though your take is quite reasonable.