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Samoan Leader Apologizes for ‘Heil Hitler’ Salute at 2007 Family Reunion
The prime minister said the 2007 family gathering video was inappropriate and apologized after 13 people were seen in the clip, according to reports.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologized after video surfaced showing him saying "Heil Hitler" and performing a Nazi gesture at a 2007 family gathering in Savai.
- The Samoa Observer reported the footage on Sunday, identifying it as a family reunion where Laauli led approximately 13 people in raising their right hands and uttering the phrase.
- Laauli stated the video was never intended for public view and rejected Nazism, asserting "They do not reflect my personal beliefs, nor the values of the Government or people of Samoa."
- The report emerged two days after the government reaffirmed a ban on the Samoa Observer, barring the newspaper from press conferences following allegations it breached media ethics standards.
- German rule in Western Samoa left lasting cultural and architectural imprints, though Laauli maintained the video was inappropriate and stated he considers the matter resolved to focus on economic challenges.
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Samoan leader apologizes for ‘Heil Hitler’ salute at 2007 family reunion
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Samoa’s prime minister has apologized after an old video of him surfaced performing the Nazi salute while leading a chorus of “Heil Hitler” at a family reunion in 2007.Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said his words were “not intended for the public” and apologized in a statement published by
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SYDNEY, Oct 5 — Samoa’s prime minister apologised today after video surfaced showing him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture.Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea...
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