"Maryland Congressman David Trone Apologizes for Inadvertent Use of Racial Slur"

Maryland Congressman David Trone, who is running for Senate, apologized for using a racial slur during a budget hearing, attributing it to confusion with another word. He acknowledged the word's offensive history and his responsibility as an elected official, expressing regret for its use. Trone is seeking the Democratic nomination in a Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin, running against Angela Alsobrooks, who aims to become the state's first Black U.S. senator.