Overview

• 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.