Democratic Senate Candidate Apologizes for Racial Slur in Public Appearance
TL;DR
Maryland Democratic congressman and US Senate candidate David Trone apologized for using a racist slur, "jigaboo," during a House budget committee hearing, where he intended to say "bugaboo." The offensive term is a derogatory reference to a Black person. Trone expressed deep disappointment and apologized for his mistake, acknowledging the word's offensive history and his responsibility as an elected official. His closest competitor, Angela Alsobrooks, and the director of the Office of Management and Budget, Shalanda Young, both declined to comment.
- US Senate candidate apologizes for using racist slur while trying to say ‘bugaboo’ The Guardian US
- Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) says he misspoke when he uttered racial slur The Washington Post
- Dem Rep. David Trone Apologizes for Using Racial Slur in Hearing: 'I Misspoke' The Daily Beast
- House Democrat apologizes for racial slur during budget hearing Washington Times
- Maryland Senate frontrunner utters racial slur during House meeting - but Democrat pleads his innocence and cl Daily Mail
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