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International Business Times

Scientific American Top Editor Resigns After Calling Trump Supporters 'F–king Fascists'

Laura Helmuth [left]; Donald Trump [right] (Credit: Latin Times)

The editor-in-chief of Scientific American has resigned following a heated series of social media posts on election night where she referred to Trump supporters as "f–king fascists."

Laura Helmuth's resignation was confirmed by magazine president, Kimberly Lau, who thanked her for four years of leadership that included major awards and a "reimagined digital newsroom."

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