Aide to L.A. City Councilmember Resigns Over Offensive Holocaust Jokes In a deeply disturbing turn of events, a high-level aide to Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez has resigned from his position after it was revealed that he had made offensive Holocaust jokes about comedian Amy Schumer on social media. Councilmember Soto-Martinez took to X, formerly known as Twitter, late on Friday night to address the aide’s insensitive remarks, describing them as “disturbing and reprehensible.” While Councilmember Soto-Martinez did not explicitly mention the name of the resigned aide in his statement, multiple sources have identified the individual as Josh Androsky. A post from former House of Foreign Affairs Committee member Sia Kordestani shared what appears to be the exchange between Androsky (@ShutUpAndrosky) and an account called TrueAnon (@TrueAnonPod). In the thread, Androsky seemingly agrees with a post comparing Amy Schumer to a Nazi concentration camp, and later proceeds to make disparaging comments about her weight. One of Androsky’s comments read, “I called [the concentration camp] ‘Cowschwitz!!!’ Either way, they all (and Amy) smelled the same.” Androsky, who has worked as a political consultant for three of the council’s 15 members, including Councilmember Soto-Martinez, has faced widespread condemnation for his offensive remarks. Local leaders, including L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, have expressed their disgust and concern over Androsky’s comments, with Mayor Bass stating that they are “disgusting and dangerous and in no way represent the city family.” Although Androsky’s account appears to have been deactivated as of Saturday, screenshots of his offensive comments continue to circulate online, drawing further attention to the seriousness of the situation. The use of such hateful language and insensitivity towards the Holocaust is not only deeply offensive but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and trivializes the immense suffering endured by millions of people. It is essential that public figures and those in positions of power hold themselves and their staff accountable for their actions and words. Holocaust jokes or any form of hate speech have no place in our society and must be unequivocally condemned. The resignation of the aide involved sends a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated. As a community, we must continue to strive towards empathy, understanding, and acceptance. The Holocaust was a horrific chapter in history that should never be trivialized or belittled. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that we educate ourselves and others about the atrocities of the past and work towards building a more inclusive and compassionate future. Tag: Human Rights Law Featured Image: Amy Schumer at Critics’ Choice Awards