Editor of America’s oldest magazine faces calls to resign after groveling for anti-Trump rant

The editor of America’s oldest magazine is now facing calls for her resignation after issuing a groveling apology for her anti-Trump rant earlier this week.

Laura Helmuth, the editor-in-chief of Scientific American, which has been published continuously since 1845, railed against 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 an attempt to save her job.

“I posted a series of offensive and inappropriate messages on my personal Bluesky account on election night, and I am sorry. I respect and appreciate people across the political spectrum,” Helmuth began.

“These posts, which I have deleted, do not reflect my beliefs; they were a false expression of shock and confusion about the election results. These posts obviously do not reflect the position of Scientific American or my colleagues. “I value civil communications and editorial objectivity,” she continued.

Laura Helmuth, the editor of America’s oldest magazine, is now facing calls for her resignation after issuing a groveling apology for her anti-Trump rant earlier this week

Laura Helmuth, the editor-in-chief of Scientific American, railed against Trump supporters in now-deleted social media posts, calling them fascists, racists and sexists

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The once-prestigious magazine made its first presidential endorsement of Joe Biden in 2020, accusing Helmuth and her staff of advancing a social justice agenda wherever possible.

But Tuesday night’s comments were particularly vitriolic 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 the younger voters that my Gen X is so full of damn fascists,” Helmuth wrote on the social media site Bluesky.

She continued: “Solidarity for everyone whose meanest, stupidest and most intolerant high school classmates are celebrating their first results because they have to go to the moon and back.”

Helmuth then went after her own home state: “Every four years I remember why I left Indiana (where I grew up) and why I respect the people who stayed and tried to make it less racist and sexist.

“The moral arc of the universe will not bend itself.”

The next day, Helmuth suggested her staff was as distraught as she was, writing: “Any advice on what workplaces can do to help people devastated by the election? Thank you very much.’

Despite her apology, they seemed to have little patience for loyal followers

Trump won his election victory early Wednesday morning

Despite her apology, they seemed to have little patience for loyal followers of the magazine, which included revolutionary scientists such as Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla among its contributors.

“Wow, you should fire your out-of-control editor. She needs a long rest in a soft place,” one user wrote.

‘and she must give up the red wine. Her teeth are terribly discolored,” another added.

“She should be stripped of membership of every science organization she is a member of. Trust in science is declining because of these blatant, pathetic, bigoted scientists,” a third suggested.

‘She shows that science today is not objective,” opined a fourth.

Others, however, saw Helmuth’s point of view and felt empathy for her rants.

“Many of us are ashamed and angry about our country right now. Peace,” wrote Gerard Griffin.

“I liked and remember your posts,” said Tom Novak. ‪

“You didn’t say anything wrong!” added M. O’Lybdenum.

“I’m sorry you feel like you have to apologize. I didn’t notice anything that wasn’t very recognizable,” said Oliver Plaschka.

“This is the ‘obey in advance’ that people talk about when someone wants to know what that looks like for the average person. Sorry you had to do that to save your job, hopefully you now know these are your bosses and will remain so for years to come,” said a fifth.

Others saw Helmuth’s point of view and felt empathy for her rants

Helmuth had previously gone viral for her ultra-progressive posts, including a lengthy thread in which she blasted writers for using health terms like “cancer” metaphorically.

The editor of America’s oldest magazine is now facing calls for her resignation after issuing a groveling apology for her anti-Trump rant earlier this week.

She wrote: “We are full of ability, and it has permeated the English language. Avoid the metaphorical use of health terms, even if they are no longer used much in healthcare. This includes the crippled, crippled, blind, deaf, weak, demented, insane, schizophrenic, etc.

“Unless you’re writing about cancer, don’t use the word ‘cancer.’ Or tumor, malignant or metastasize. Everyone has, has had or knows someone who has, has had or has died from cancer. Find another metaphor to avoid sending your audience’s minds to a terrible place.”

Last month, she claimed that “Trump’s racist rants are outright eugenics.”

Helmuth has previously gone viral for her ultra-progressive posts, including a lengthy thread in which she blasted writers for using health terms like “cancer” metaphorically

In recent years, loyal readers have complained that the publication has become obsessed with race and transgender issues.

In May 2023, Scientific American was accused of publishing a piece claiming that claiming there are only two genders is “bad science.”

Scientific American also published a recent story accusing Donald Trump of pushing “eugenics.”

Editor-in-chief Helmuth was one of many prominent progressives who released questionable messages after Trump’s landslide election victory.

Devastated actress Christina Applegate wrote on X: ‘Why? Give me your reasons why????? My child is crying because her rights as a woman may be taken away. Why? And if you don’t agree, please unfollow me.’

Applegate later apologized for her comments.

Supermodel Cara Delevingne said it was “disheartening but also liberating” to see Trump win.

She added: “We get to make every day a living hell for fascists, misogynists, bigots and liars for the next four years. This is not the time to shrink, nor the time to 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 a felony 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 of crime and migrants entering the country illegally under Biden’s watch.

He also highlighted wars in the Middle East and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to portray Democrats as leaders of — and encourage — a world in chaos.