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Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, faced criticism for her comments about Trump supporters after the election. Getty Images

Editor-in-chief of Scientific American resigns after calling Trump voters fascists

Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, faced criticism for her comments about Trump supporters after the election. Helmuth described Trump supporters as the “meanest, dumbest, most bigoted” group and “f—ing fascists.”

She apologized on Bluesky, stating, “I respect and value people across the political spectrum.

The president of Scientific American said it was Helmuth’s decision to leave. The search for her replacement is now underway.

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