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

The Los Angeles news station apologized but has not announced further actions, as critics question the plausibility of its explanation.

KTLA's official X account posted a tweet containing the N-word on April 11, 2025, which the station attributed to a technical error during language filter updates.
The tweet was quickly deleted, but screenshots circulated widely online, leading to significant public criticism and scrutiny.
KTLA issued an apology, stating it was 'appalled' by the incident and attributing it to a mistake in managing language filters on its social media account.
Critics have expressed skepticism about KTLA's explanation, pointing out that X's platform design makes such errors unlikely and questioning the station's accountability measures.
As of now, KTLA has not announced any personnel changes or additional steps to address the incident, further fueling public dissatisfaction.