Controversial US influencer Sneako, who once praised Hitler, has been seen alongside NRL star Sonny Bill Williams in western Sydney, intensifying outrage over his visit to Australia. Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, is a far-right provocateur linked to the 'manosphere,' a subculture promoting misogynistic views. He previously stated that people fear saying 'Hitler had aura' due to potential job loss.
Petition and Political Pressure
Australians have signed a petition urging his deportation, with mounting pressure on Immigration Minister Tony Burke to revoke his visa. The Coalition has called for cancellation, citing failures in border security. Opposition home affairs spokesman Jonno Duniam criticized the government, stating that Sneako's entry reflects deeper issues in the Department of Home Affairs.
Footage from Sydney Zoo
In footage from his visit, Sneako visited Sydney Zoo at Bungarribee, where he interacted with animals and used the term 'goyim' to describe them. This word, commonly used to refer to non-Jews, has been flagged by antisemitism watchdogs as derogatory. Later, Sneako claimed Christians should be 'angrier at gay pride parades' than at Islamic prayer in public, framing LGBTQ+ events as morally corrupt.
Sonny Bill Williams' Involvement
Williams, who converted to Islam in 2009 and often speaks about faith, endorsed hardline religious views during the discussion. At one point, he referred to women as 'fitna,' an Islamic term for temptation or moral testing, while discussing challenges men face in public spaces. 'How do you handle the fitna of women, bro?' Williams asked Sneako, adding that Prophet Muhammad said the hardest test for a man is a woman.
Sneako's Controversial History
Sneako was permanently banned from YouTube in 2022 for 'extreme hateful conduct' and has faced restrictions on Twitch, TikTok, and other platforms. Earlier this year, he led a crowd in New York City chanting slogans linked to the 7th-century Battle of Khaybar, widely regarded by Jewish groups as inciting violence. The chant, 'Khaybar, Khaybar, ya Yahud! Jaish Muhammad soufa ya'oud!' translates to 'Khaybar, Khaybar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!'
Further Incidents
In January, footage surfaced of Sneako at a nightclub with influencer Andrew Tate and self-proclaimed white nationalist Nick Fuentes, while Kanye West's song Heil Hitler played. Videos showed Sneako singing along as others made Nazi salutes, prompting widespread outrage. The club later issued an apology and permanently banned those involved.
Political Reactions
Jonno Duniam told Sky News that 'vigilant people, particularly in the Jewish community' alerted the media before the government acted. He stated, 'Only then does the government act.' When asked if Burke should cancel Sneako's visa, Duniam responded, 'Without question. This individual is a misogynist, he praises Hitler, and he is an antisemite. That is not the kind of person we want here.' Daily Mail contacted Burke and the Department of Home Affairs for comment. A petition by social media figure Drew Pavlou to revoke Sneako's visa has over 4,000 signatures.
