Samoa’s Prime Minister Apologizes for Nazi Salute and ‘Heil Hitler’ Chant
Automated summary•5 October 2026 at 05:07
Samoan Prime Minister La'auli Leuatea Schmidt has apologized after a video circulated showing him performing a Nazi salute and chanting “Heil Hitler.”
The footage captured both the gesture and the words, prompting an apology from the prime minister over his conduct.
Schmidt described the words and gesture as “inappropriate” and said they did not reflect his beliefs.
His response sought to distance his personal convictions from the Nazi expression and salute shown in the video, while acknowledging that his behavior was improper.
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