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October 5, 2026
Samoa's Prime Minister Apologizes for 2007 Nazi Gesture in Video
- Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Schmidt apologized for a 2007 video where he led a group in a Nazi salute and said 'Heil Hitler'.
- The seven-second clip, filmed at a family reunion, shows Schmidt encouraging others to join in the gesture.
- In his apology, Schmidt stated that the actions were inappropriate and capable of causing offense, and he reaffirmed his rejection of Nazism, antisemitism, and racism.
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- Samoan leader apologizes for ‘Heil Hitler’ salute at 2007 family reunionOct 5, 2026 at 5:03 AM · CNN
- Samoan prime minister apologises for Nazi gesture in leaked videoOct 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM · Independent