Rich Lowry, editor-in-chief of National Review, appeared to use a racial slur while discussing Haitian migrants during an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show. The controversy erupted as Lowry attempted to reference complaints about Haitian migrants allegedly taking geese from ponds, but his pronunciation of 'migrants' closely resembled the N-word, prompting widespread backlash online. Despite the uproar, both Lowry and Kelly defended him, with Lowry claiming it was merely a mispronunciation and Kelly asserting that critics were misjudging his character. The discussion stemmed from baseless claims made by JD Vance about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, which he later admitted were fabricated. Critics, including comedian W. Kamau Bell, pointed out the implications of Lowry's slip, arguing it revealed deeper issues of racism within the Republican discourse. The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny of the rhetoric surrounding immigration in conservative circles.