Scientific American Editor Resigns After Calling Trump Supporters ‘Fascists’ and ‘Bigots’
Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of *Scientific American*, resigned after controversial online posts criticizing Donald Trump supporters as “fascists” and “bigoted.” These posts, made on election night and later deleted, prompted an apology from Helmuth, but also criticism from conservatives, including Elon Musk. Despite the apology, Helmuth’s resignation followed a week later. Her tenure included the magazine’s first-ever presidential endorsements, supporting Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024.
John Q. Hosedrinker