@chef.ched: The Chicks singer Natalie Maines has never been afraid to speak her mind, even when it comes at a price. Now, her latest comments about DJ.Trump have sparked another public clash with the White House. The controversy erupted after Maines revisited a moment that changed her career back in 2003. While performing in London, she criticized then-President George W. Bush over the war and said she was ashamed he came from Texas. The comments triggered widespread backlash, with critics demanding that the country group stick to music instead of expressing political views. More than two decades later, Maines still refuses to take back her words. During a recent concert in Manhattan, she joked that she would give Bush a “big wet kiss” before declaring that she was ashamed the president came from the United States. But the response from the White House was far from playful. Spokesperson Davis Ingle issued a statement to Entertainment Weekly, accusing Maines of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” He also called her a “despicable nobody” with a “peanut-sized brain.” Rather than distancing themselves from the controversy, The Chicks have turned Maines’ latest remark into merchandise. She told The New York Times that the T-shirt featuring her statement had become the group's second-best-selling design, behind its tour merchandise. Maines also made it clear she stands by what she said in 2003. The latest exchange has revived a familiar question: should musicians keep their views private, or use their fame to speak out on issues they care about? Some controversies fade with time. Others become part of an artist’s identity. Do you think celebrities should speak openly about politics, even when it risks their careers? \#TheChicks #NatalieMaines #DJTrump #CelebrityNews #musicnews

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