Federal Election Commission records show that Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, best known as a member of TLC, made multiple donations tied to Donald Trump’s political network in 2024. The filings reviewed by The Independent list payments to WinRed, the Trump National Committee JFC, and Never Surrender Inc., a fundraising group connected to Trump.
The records identify a Rozonda Thomas from Stone Mountain, Georgia, an address publicly associated with the singer. The total listed across the donations came to $1,037.74, including $210.60 to WinRed, $340.60 to the Trump National Committee JFC, and $486.54 to Never Surrender Inc.
What the records show
The donations place Thomas among a small but notable group of public figures whose political giving appears in federal disclosures. FEC records are public documents, and they often become a source for reporting on contributions to candidates, committees, and affiliated fundraising groups.
Thomas has not publicly explained the donations in the material reviewed, and The Independent said it contacted TLC’s publicist for comment. That leaves the motive for the contributions unclear, even as the records themselves are specific about the amounts and the recipients.
Why the filings matter
WinRed serves as a payment processor for Republican campaign donations, which means contributions routed through it can support a wide range of GOP-aligned candidates and committees. Never Surrender Inc. has also been described as a Trump-linked fundraising operation, making the filings relevant to reports on political support surrounding the former president.
For readers tracking celebrity political activity, the records offer a document-based snapshot rather than speculation. They show that Thomas’s donations were not isolated to one entity, but spread across several Trump-aligned channels.
Past political comments resurfaced
Thomas has faced criticism before over political and social commentary. In a 2017 interview with Channel 4 News, she said, “I personally didn’t go to any marches or anything like that. For me, all lives matter, you know what I mean?”
She added that people should understand that “different groups are targeted for different things” and said police officers should face better screening before entering service. The “all lives matter” phrase has long been criticized by civil rights advocates and others as dismissive of the specific grievances raised by the Black Lives Matter movement.
TLC’s public image and history
TLC formed in Atlanta in 1990 and became one of the most successful groups of the 1990s with hits such as “No Scrubs.” The trio’s most recognized lineup included Thomas, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.
Lopes died in a car crash in Honduras in 2002 while volunteering at a children’s development center, leaving Thomas and Watkins to carry on the group’s legacy. TLC has continued to appear in public performances and media appearances, keeping the group in the cultural spotlight for decades.
Known donation totals listed in the records
- WinRed — $210.60
- Trump National Committee JFC — $340.60
- Never Surrender Inc. — $486.54
The filings do not, on their own, explain whether the contributions reflect Thomas’s personal political views, a broader support pattern, or a one-time decision tied to a specific campaign moment. What the documents do establish is that a member of TLC appears in federal records as a donor to Trump-aligned political entities, adding a new layer to the singer’s long-running public profile.
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