The actor, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America in the upcoming film "Captain America: Brave New World" film, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a statement he shared in a story about what the role means to him and expressing his appreciation for those who serve and have served the country.

Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don’t think the term ‘America’ should be one of those,” Mackie said Tuesday, prompting backlash.

Mackie previously said he does not think "the term 'America' should be one" of the things Captain America represents Anthony Mackie is speaking out after going viral over comments he made about Captain America at a recent event for Captain America: Brave New World.