Smith apologizes for comparing vaccinated Albertans to followers of Hitler
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Danielle Smith is apologizing for "any offensive language" she used in her previous career as a talk-show host and podcaster while comparing vaccinated Albertans with followers of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany.
Danielle Smith is apologizing for "any offensive language" she used in her previous career as a talk-show host and podcaster while comparing vaccinated Albertans with followers of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany.
"As everyone knows, I was against the use of vaccine mandates during COVID," a statement from the United Conservative Party leader and premier read.
"However, the horrors of the Holocaust are without precedent, and no one should make any modern-day comparisons that minimize the experience of the Holocaust and suffering under Hitler, nor the sacrifice of our veterans. I have always been and remain a friend to the Jewish community, Israel and our veterans, and I apologize for any offensive language used regarding this issue made while on talk radio or podcasts during my previous career."
Smith says COVID-19 was a divisive issue and hopes it is behind everyone.
"I would hope we can all move on to talk about issues that currently matter to Albertans and their families," Smith said.
The comments in question come from a Nov. 10, 2021 video circulated on social media Sunday.
The interview conducted with Integrated Wealth Management, during a segment called Essential Human Needs -- Energy, Free Speech, Functioning Health Care and Honest Politicians, showed Smith referencing the Netflix documentary How to Become a Tyrant, which illustrates how Hitler convinced people to fall in line.
