TLC’s Chilli Denies Being a Trump Supporter, Clarifies Donations to the President’s 2024 Campaign
TLC’s Chilli Denies Being a Trump Supporter, Clarifies Donations to the President’s 2024 Campaign
Toria SheffieldSun, March 29, 2026 at 6:32 PM UTC
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Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas of TLC is denying claims that she supports the MAGA movement after recently surfaced 2024 campaign donation records seemed to show that she donated to organizations linked to Donald Trump
Chilli also clarified an incident in which she said she accidentally reshared a conspiracy theory related to Michelle Obama
The singer shared her thoughts in an Instagram post on Saturday, March 28
Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas of TLC is denying claims that she is part of the MAGA movement after public records appeared to show she donated to Donald Trump's campaign in 2024.
Chilli, 55, shared a message to her followers on Instagram on Saturday, March 28, in which she clarified her political stance.
“I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people,” she began in her post.
“I made a mistake too many make: I did not read the fine print. I thought I was supporting causes against human trafficking and for veterans,” she continued.
She added: “Two things I care deeply about as my dad is a veteran and everyone knows I love children. I have learned a valuable lesson and ask for grace as I navigate this. Love, Chilli."
Federal donation records viewed by PEOPLE show that a person named Rozonda Thomas donated a total of nearly $900 to WinRed, the payment processor for Republican campaign donations, the Trump National Committee JFC and Never Surrender Inc., which has direct ties to Trump, in 2024.
The address listed for Rozonda Thomas in the donation records was in Stone Mountain, Ga., which is publicly linked to the hip-hop star, per The Independent.
In the same Instagram post, Chilli also shared a video of herself in which she further clarified an incident in which she reposted a conspiracy theory related to former first lady Michelle Obama. The singer said she didn’t even realize she had reshared the post and had no intention of doing so.
“Hey guys, I wanted to come on here to address a few things that are circulating on the Internet that's very concerning to me,” she said.
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Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas of TLC on InstagramCredit: Chilli/Instagram
“Let me say this first: I have the utmost respect and admiration for Michelle Obama, and I would never say or do anything that is disrespectful to her or to any woman," she continued. "I would never do that.”
“I had no clue that this repost had happened until I started getting phone calls and text messages from everybody, and I immediately went to my page to see what was going on,” Chilli said, adding that she is “not very computer savvy.”
“So I'm looking for this repost button, and I see that …. all of these buttons are very, very close to each other, and clearly, I was scrolling, and my thumb hit the repost button," the musician explained.
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“Again, I had no clue that something like this happened until I got all the calls,” she added.
Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas performing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in L.A. on March 26, 2026Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty
In a statement to PEOPLE, a representative for Chilli said that it is “unfortunate” that the star’s “intentions are being misrepresented,” adding that Chilli “has always led with heart, compassion and a genuine desire to give back.”
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“The 17 donations currently being discussed were made over time, with many set up as automatic recurring contributions. From her perspective, these donations were directed toward causes she deeply believes in, specifically organizations focused on protecting children and supporting veterans,” the statement continued.
“Chilli has been clear in her personal statement. She does not align with MAGA ideology, nor does she support any policies rooted in harm or division. Her life and career have reflected the opposite, a commitment to uplifting women, leading with empathy, and using her voice for positive impact,” Chilli's representative said.
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