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Chilli Denies MAGA Ties Amid Donation Backlash
29 Mar
Summary
- Singer Chilli clarified she is not MAGA and supports causes against human trafficking and for veterans.
- She explained a reported repost of a Michelle Obama conspiracy was an accidental click.
- Thomas previously faced criticism for an 'all lives matter' comment in 2017.

Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas of the iconic 90s group TLC has publicly declared she is 'not MAGA' and does not support policies harmful to Americans. This statement comes after reports surfaced alleging she made donations to Republican fundraising groups in 2024 and inadvertently reposted a conspiracy theory targeting Michelle Obama.
Thomas explained on Instagram that she mistakenly donated to the Republican groups, believing she was supporting causes dear to her heart, such as combating human trafficking and aiding veterans, noting her father is a veteran. She admitted to not reading the fine print, a mistake she regrets.
In a separate explanation, Thomas addressed the Michelle Obama controversy, expressing profound respect for the former First Lady. She characterized the repost as an accidental action, attributing it to a lack of computer proficiency and the close proximity of repost buttons on social media. Thomas emphasized she would never intentionally disrespect Obama or any woman.
This is not the first time Thomas has faced public scrutiny for her statements. In 2017, she also drew criticism for stating 'all lives matter' during a news interview, advocating for broader empathy beyond specific group targeting.