DISCLAIMER: This article was first published on March 7, 2026
During the Shield of the Americas Summit on March 7, 2026, at Trump National Doral Miami, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke about regional security while President Trump watched.
The summit included leaders from 12 conservative Latin American and Caribbean countries. Argentina’s Javier Milei, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, and Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa were there. Big players like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia were absent.
The gathering followed the Americas Counter Cartel Conference, where Hegseth signed a Joint Security Declaration with 17 nations to fight drug trafficking and improve border security. Trump launched the “Americas Counter Cartel Coalition” and promised strong action against cartels. He also hinted the U.S. could act alone if needed.
As Hegseth spoke about using an “iron fist” against threats, he raised his right arm with fingers extended, a motion many online likened to a Nazi salute or other historical fascist gestures.
He’s not even trying to hide it.
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) March 7, 2026
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The dude is literally covered in Neo-Nazi tattoos. Not surprising that he worked that in.
— Tony V MD (@tonyver45) March 7, 2026
They don’t even try to hide that fact that they’re White Supremacists.
— Diane McKenna (@DianeMcKenna22) March 7, 2026
Naz hands…
— Gilly 🐢✨ (@HgLoew) March 7, 2026
And Pedophile Trump just looked at Hegseth with a Slight Smile As He Swayed Back and Forth! Disgusting! ARTICLE 2, SECTION 4 !!!
— LindaRN@Nurses (@lv32617900) March 7, 2026
So obvious. Will anyone call him out on it? I know republicans won’t.
— Linda Schenk (@lindagschenk) March 7, 2026
That is absolutely 100% intentional and rehearsed in the mirror.
— Now Blocking Grok-Askers (@edwardcurrent) March 7, 2026
they hate the Nazi fascism label but Pete Hegseth does this……gee I wonder why they get the Nazi fascism label
— Nathan Platt (@nathanplatt) March 7, 2026
Violence. Deception. Fascist hand signal. They’re not hiding who they are.
— Caterina (@cathfav) March 7, 2026
Did he just do a Nazi salute?
— Democratic Republic Freedom Fighter (@FLDemocrat42) March 7, 2026
Hegseth, a former Fox News host, is known for hawkish views. As Secretary of Defense, he has pushed to treat cartels like terrorist groups, aligning with Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” – a modern Monroe Doctrine focused on U.S. control in the hemisphere and countering Chinese influence. Other key figures, like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Kristi Noem, were present.
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