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TLC’s Chilli Says Michelle Obama Conspiracy Repost Was Accidental

Her on-camera statement frames the episode as a mistaken Instagram click rather than a political message.

Overview

  • Chilli, in a TMZ video released over the weekend, said an Instagram repost of a conspiracy claim about Michelle Obama happened by accident and that she deleted it once people called her.
  • She said she respects Michelle Obama and would not share content meant to insult her or any woman.
  • Reports that spread over the weekend alleged donations to groups tied to President Donald Trump and the Senate GOP, which she said were gifts to support veterans.
  • The Independent, citing federal records, reported 2024 donations linked to her name and address of $210.60 to WinRed, $340.60 to the Trump National Committee JFC, and $486.54 to Never Surrender Inc.
  • The episode has fueled debate about how one tap on a repost tool can look like a political stance for celebrities, with TMZ and AllHipHop carrying her response as discussion continues online.