Former President Bill Clinton has made several statements over the past few months that haven't exactly thrilled people from his own party.

According to Fox News, Clinton's latest controversial statement came during a recent interview when he predicted that a Republican woman would have the best chance at being elected the first female president. 

Clinton, married to Hillary Clinton, who tried several times to claim that title, said he believes maybe America "isn't ready" for a female president.

The former president also discussed his book, "Citizen," during his interview with CBS' Tracy Smith.

What did he say?

Clinton said enough during the CBS interview to make Thanksgiving at the dinner table with his wife a bit awkward.

Smith asked Clinton whether or not he believes America is ready for a female president. Clinton initially responded by saying, "Maybe."

"I think in some ways we've moved to the right as a reaction to all the turmoil. And I think if Hillary had been nominated in 2008, she would've walked in, just like Obama did," the former president said.

Former President Bill Clinton just suggested that it might take a conservative Republican woman to become the first female president. I love that idea, but I’m not sure he’s right. His argument, in fact, sounds familiar… pic.twitter.com/ImuQX2WiIt

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) November 20, 2024

Fox News noted:

Clinton spoke to Smith about his new book, "Citizen," and was asked if the country had changed following Harris' loss. The book also reportedly details his frustration while being questioned about his infamous affair with Monica Lewinsky.

Clinton went on to blame "cultural battles" as being one of the reasons why a female Democrat would have a more difficult time being the first female president.

"Well, I think all these cultural battles that we're fighting make it harder in some ways for a woman to run," Clinton told Smith.

Social media blows up

Users across social media weighed in with their reaction to Clinton's prediction.

"It’s got nothing to do with the sex of the person and everything to do with the ideology and policy," one X user wrote.

Another X user wrote, "Liberal women in media are a bunch of whiners and victims and it reflects very poorly on their party. Conservative women in media and politics just have a stronger presence and don’t play victim or let their emotions control them."