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This does not really matter, it is not about them. Also, even if that were his reasons, the choice of words is appalling.

Exactly. There is a huge difference between

>He wasn't interested in talking, either. He wanted to enjoy his retirement.

and

>He wasn't interested in talking, either but feels sorry for what happened.

He did not have to mention anything about “enjoying retirement.” He could have just said “no comment.”