The Chicks celebrate Texas wins with 'F: k Trump' fans at Los Angeles show

Natalie Maines unfurled a red hand fan reading "F, k Trump" on stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on November 3. The Chicks performed to a crowd that cheered as Democratic candidates secured victories across the country that evening.

The band members waved three matching fans during the set. Maines told the audience, "Welcome to our 'blue-nami' night." She cited specific wins in Texas, where the state turned blue in several high-profile contests.

Maines stated, "So glad we can enjoy this night together. Texas is blue. The Senate is blue. The House is blue." She added, "This would be a very different night if that wasn't the case."

The election results confirmed a shift in control for the U.S. government. Democrats took the majority of seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This outcome was projected as the show ended and confirmed by Monday morning, November 4.

Texas voters elected new leadership in that state. James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat to hold a Texas Senate seat since 1988. Gina Hinojosa unseated Greg Abbott to win the race for Texas Mayor. Vikki Goodwin defeated Dan Patrick for Lieutenant Governor.

The group has a history of political commentary on stage. In 2003, they criticized President George W. Bush and the Iraq War, a moment that reduced their airplay on country radio for years. They returned to prominence with the 2020 album Gaslighter. Maines compared the current administration to the Bush era at an October show. She said, "We thought that was the worst it could get. Now I'd give George [W.] Bush a big wet kiss. 'Cause now we're ashamed the president of the United States is from the United States."

The November 3 concert was the final scheduled date of the Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour. The tour began in late September. The band postponed an earlier Los Angeles show on November 2 due to illness. They rescheduled that performance for Wednesday, November 4, at the same venue.

The short notice for the postponement drew complaints from some fans. The band said refunds were available for those who could not attend the makeup show. Some attendees reported difficulty getting refunds through Ticketmaster. They also noted extra costs for airfare, hotels, and childcare.