BC Conservative Leader Rustad Clarifies Controversial COVID-19 Remarks

Rustad retracts his earlier comments comparing pandemic measures to Nuremberg trials, citing a misunderstanding.

John Rustad, BC Conservative leader, apologized for comparing COVID-19 measures to Nazi Germany and the Nuremberg trials.
Rustad stated he misunderstood the question about supporting 'Nuremberg 2.0' during an online meeting in July.
The controversy arises amid the BC election campaign, with a televised leaders' debate scheduled for Tuesday.
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