https://www.google.com.au/search?q=define%3A+personal&oq=define%3A+personal&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i58.7280j1j7&client=ms-android-motorola&sourceid=chrome-mobile&i

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=define%3A+personal&oq=define%3A+personal&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i58.7280j1j7&client=ms-android-motorola&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 https://www.google.com.au/search?q=define%3A+personal&oq=def... > 2. of or concerning one's private life, relationships, and emotions rather than one's career or public life. A much more relevant definition in this context don't you think? It's their public work being attacked, not their private life.