USMNT - The Berhalter Era

Biggest question is what was seen as a gain/good for her son by going on the offensive? How does this improve his reputation or standing?
From here pov she’s going on defense
Both sides had gotten to detente in Qatar
Then greggg comes back and kicks the hornets nest (in essence negating when he said he accepted Gio’s apology)

Seemingly if greggg doesn’t say anything, mom doesn’t either