“We thought that was the worst it could get,” she recalled of the 2003 controversy, which prompted their hit song, “Not Ready to Make Nice” and subsequent documentary, “Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing.” “Now I’d give [George W. Bush] a big wet kiss.”

She added: “’Cause now we’re ashamed the president of the United States is from the United States.” 

Maines was clearly calling back to her past controversial jab at Bush, in which she said, “Just so you know, we do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.”

The comment sparked widespread criticism at the time, resulting in a ban from country radio, boycotts and protests of their concerts and death threats requiring FBI intervention.

Maines’ latest commentary also caused controversy online, with several fans bemoaning the fact she got “political” again. “Spent $1500 for a ticket to see a concert with wonderful music,” one fan wrote on Instagram. “Did not want to hear politics.”

Though, not all of her fans felt that way, as another chimed in with: “It was the correct thing to say back then and is definitely the correct thing to say now. Bravo Chicks.”

A representative for Maines did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.