White House slams The Chicks' Natalie Maines with ‘peanut-sized brain’ insult after singer takes aim at Trump

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What happened: The White House called The Chicks singer Natalie Maines a "despicable nobody" with a "peanut-sized brain" after she criticized President Donald Trump at a Manhattan tour show. Key numbers: Maines referenced her 2003 comments about George W. Bush; one Instagram user cited spending $1500 on a ticket. Why it matters: The exchange drew mixed social media reaction, with some fans objecting to politics at concerts and others praising Maines. The White House used the same statement it gave in May. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

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