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Samoa's leader apologized after a 2007 video surfaced showing the Nazi salute.

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Briefings

A Samoan leader named Schmidt apologized for his 2007 actions after a video surfaced showing him making a Nazi salute. He admitted his actions were inappropriate and capable of causing offense and hurt. The video emerged in October 2026, prompting the apology. The specific date of the video is not provided, but the apology occurred shortly after its release.

Key points

• Schmidt acknowledged his 2007 actions were inappropriate and capable of causing offense and hurt.
• A video surfaced in October 2026 showing Schmidt making a Nazi salute, leading to his apology.

Context

This finding addresses a historical controversy involving a Samoan leader who made a Nazi salute in 2007. The video emerged in October 2026, prompting an apology from Schmidt. The specific date of the video is not provided, but the apology occurred shortly after its release.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the single sentence from the source. The video date is not specified, only the apology date. No other details about the video content, Schmidt's identity beyond 'leader', or the broader context of the 2007 event are provided.

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