A video from 2007 featuring Samoa’s Prime Minister, Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, has recently surfaced, drawing international attention. In the footage, the Prime Minister is seen performing a Nazi salute and repeating the phrase 'Heil Hitler.' The video, which appears to have been recorded during a private or informal setting years before she took office, has sparked public discussion regarding her past actions.

In response to the video's emergence, Prime Minister Mataʻafa issued a formal apology. She emphasized that the actions captured in the recording do not represent her current beliefs, nor do they align with the principles of her administration. While the video has been widely shared, the context of the original recording remains limited, with the Prime Minister characterizing the incident as a past lapse in judgment rather than an expression of political ideology. The government has sought to distance itself from the imagery, focusing on the Prime Minister’s current platform and leadership. As of now, there have been no reports of organized protests or formal parliamentary motions regarding the footage, though the incident has prompted a conversation about the standard of conduct expected of public officials.