KTLA Faces Backlash After Posting Racial Slur, Citing 'Technical Error'

The Los Angeles news station apologized and attributed the incident to a mistake during language filter updates, but skepticism and public demands for accountability persist.

KTLA's official X account posted the N-word on Friday, April 11, 2025, which the station claims was a technical error while updating language filters.
The tweet was quickly deleted, but screenshots circulated widely online, intensifying criticism and scrutiny of the station's explanation.
KTLA issued an apology, stating it was 'appalled' and deeply regretted the incident, but has not provided further elaboration or announced personnel actions.
Social media users and commentators have questioned the plausibility of the technical error claim, with many demanding clearer accountability and corrective measures.
The controversy has sparked broader concerns about media responsibility, platform safeguards, and the need for stricter procedural controls in preventing similar incidents.