The interview itself was even odder, most notably for the out-of-nowhere, evidence-free assertion that county Inspector General Max Huntsman is a Holocaust denier. He later sent the county Board of Supervisors a letter advising members of the conversation. The assertion is “such a deeply offensive allegation that I wanted you to hear from me that I have never denied the Holocaust,” Huntsman wrote to the board. Nothing more.”California Sheriff Villanueva makes ugly, unfounded claim against county watchdog L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Inspector General Max Huntsman denies the Holocaust but gave no evidence. But, an editorial board member pointed out, that’s different from being a Holocaust denier, which is what he just claimed.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 02, 2022 15:58 UTC