Anthony Mackie has addressed the controversy surrounding a remark he made on a recent promotional trip for Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World." On Tuesday, the actor and longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe star wrote in his Instagram Stories,

Some people felt that since "America" is in the character's name, he directly represents American values of "freedom, justice, and standing up for what's right" even though we can't honestly admit the country as a whole is upholding these moral standards.

Brave New World star Anthony Mackie have created a surge in online discussion regarding what is and is not American. For those who haven’t kept up with what the Marvel star has been up to recently, the Sam Wilson actor has been out doing press for Captain America: Brave New World.