The editor of America’s oldest magazine is now facing calls to resign after issuing a humiliating apology for her anti-Trump speech earlier in the week.
Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of Scientific American, which has been published continuously since 1845, lashed out at Trump supporters in social media posts, describing them as fascists, racists and sexists.
But Helmuth has now retracted her comments, claiming she was “shocked and confused” when she made them, likely in a bid to save her job.
‘I made a series of offensive and inappropriate posts on my personal Bluesky account on election night, and I am sorry. “I respect and value people from across the political spectrum,” Helmuth began.
‘These posts, which I have deleted, do not reflect my beliefs; They were an erroneous expression of shock and confusion over the election results. Of course, these posts do not reflect the position of Scientific American or my colleagues. “I am committed to civic communication and editorial objectivity,” she continued.
Laura Helmuth, the editor of America’s oldest magazine, is now facing calls to resign after issuing a humiliating apology for her anti-Trump speech earlier in the week.
Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, lashed out at Trump supporters in now-deleted social media posts, calling them fascists, racists and sexists.
Scientific American endorsed Kamala Harris for president in September and asked readers to vote Democratic “to support science, health and the environment.”
American scientist endorsed Kamala Harris for president in September, asking readers to vote Democratic “to support science, health and the environment.”
The once-prestigious magazine gave its first presidential endorsement to Joe Biden in 2020, with Helmuth and his staff accused of pushing a social justice agenda whenever possible.
But Tuesday night’s comments were particularly scathing in nature despite being posted on Helmuth’s personal account.
But Tuesday night’s comments were particularly vitriolic in nature despite being posted on Helmuth’s personal account.
“I apologize to younger voters because my Generation X is so full of damn fascists,” Helmuth wrote on the social media site Bluesky.
He continued: “Solidarity with all those whose meanest, dumbest, most intolerant high school classmates are celebrating first results because they screw them to the moon and back.”
Helmuth then attacked his own home state: ‘Every four years I remember why I left Indiana (where I grew up) and I remember why I respect the people who stayed and are trying to make it less racist and sexist.
“The moral arc of the universe is not going to bend.”
The next day, Helmuth suggested that her staff were as distraught as she was, writing: ‘Any advice on what workplaces can do to help people devastated by the election?’ Thank you so much.’
Despite their apology, they seemed to be a little lenient towards their loyal followers.
Trump secured his election victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Despite their apology, they appeared to be lenient toward the magazine’s loyal followers, which has counted revolutionary scientists such as Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla among its contributors.
‘Wow, you should fire your crazy editor. “He needs a long rest in a padded place,” one user wrote.
‘And she needs to give up red wine. “His teeth are horribly stained,” added another.
‘She should be stripped of her membership in any scientific organization she belongs to. Trust in science is collapsing because of these atrocious, pathetic, bigoted scientists,” a third suggested.
‘“This shows that current science is not objective,” said a fourth.
Others, however, saw Helmuth’s point of view and sympathized with his rantings.
‘Many of us are ashamed and angry at our country right now. Peace,” wrote Gerard Griffin.
“I liked and remember your posts,” said Tom Novak.
‘You didn’t say anything wrong!’ added Mr. O’Lybdenum.
‘I’m sorry you feel like you have to apologize. I didn’t notice anything that wasn’t very identifiable,” Oliver Plaschka said.
‘This is the ‘obey in advance’ thing people talk about, if anyone wants to know what that looks like to the average person. “I’m sorry you had to do that to save your job, I hope you now know that your bosses are and will be like this for years to come,” posted a fifth.
Others saw Helmuth’s point of view and empathized with his rantings.
Helmuth had previously gone viral for his ultra-progressive posts, including a long thread in which he chastised writers for using health terms like “cancer” metaphorically.
The editor of America’s oldest magazine is now facing calls to resign after issuing a humiliating apology for her anti-Trump speech earlier in the week.
She wrote: “We are trapped in ableism and it permeates the English language. Avoid metaphorical use of health terms, even if they are no longer widely used in healthcare. That includes the lame, crippled, blind, deaf, weak, insane, crazy, schizophrenic, etc.
‘Unless you are writing about cancer, don’t use the word “cancer.” Or tumorous, malignant or metastatic. Everyone has had, has had, or knows someone who has had, has had, or has died from cancer. Find a different metaphor to avoid sending your audience’s minds to a horrible place.
Last month, he claimed that “Trump’s racist speeches are pure eugenics.”
Helmuth has previously gone viral for his ultra-progressive posts, including a long thread in which he scolded writers for using health terms like “cancer” metaphorically.
In recent years, loyal readers have complained that the publication has become obsessed with racial and transgender issues.
In May 2023, Scientific American was criticized for publishing an article claiming that arguing that there are only two sexes is “bad science.”
Scientific American also published a recent article accusing Donald Trump of pushing “eugenics.”
Editor-in-Chief Helmuth was one of many prominent progressives who issued questionable messages in the wake of Trump’s landslide election victory.
Devastated actress Christina Applegate wrote on X: ‘Why? Give me your reasons why????? My daughter is crying because they can take away her rights as a woman. Because? And if you don’t agree, stop following me.’
Applegate later apologized for his comments.
Supermodel Cara Delevingne said it was “heartbreaking but also liberating” to see Trump win.
He added: “We will make every day of the next four years a hell for fascists, misogynists, fanatics and liars.” This is not the time to retreat or despair.’
Trump was elected the 47th president on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago.
Trump was elected the 47th president on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felonies and survived two assassination attempts. .
While Harris focused much of her initial message on themes of joy, Trump channeled a powerful sense of anger and resentment among voters.
He tapped into frustrations over high prices and fears about crime and immigrants entering the country illegally during Biden’s presidency.
He also highlighted the wars in the Middle East and the Russian invasion of Ukraine to present Democrats as presiding over – and encouraging – a world in chaos.