I question whether that's even defamation. My position on defamation is the the false facts must not be so outlandish as to be laughable to a reasonable person.

If I say Hillary Clinton is a reptilian. Is that defamation (all constitutional defenses / NYT v. Sullivan aside)?

What if I say she murdered Cicero?

What if I say she's unchaste, unfaithful, and has a venereal disease? 😏