[needs update] Laura Smith is an American politician who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from January 2, 2023 to January 25, 2025.
On January 23, she uploaded a video to TikTok where she appeared to copy the same gesture used by Elon Musk several days prior, being interpreted by many as a Nazi salute.
[2][3] Due to online backlash, she was forced to resign, with an official confirmation being posted to Facebook two days later.
[4][5] Smith earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 2004 and a J.D.
She has also been deputy director of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.