Wimbledon Star Ben Shelton Slammed Online After “Jesus Is King” Post Seen As Trump Support!

Ben Shelton's father, Bryan, calling their family "conservative" escalated the debate.

July 14, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on July 10, 2026

Ben Shelton is drawing attention at Wimbledon 2026 not just for his tennis but for a past Instagram post saying “Jesus is King,” which sparked debate over whether he supports Donald Trump.

At the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, American tennis star Ben Shelton is making waves for his powerful game.

Currently ranked as the world No. 10 player, Ben Shelton kicked off the tournament with a hard-fought win against Alex Bolt, battling through tiebreaks to secure the victory.

Off the court, he is making rounds for a different reason; his previous social media post, which many fans believe hints at his political views.

On Election Day in 2026, Shelton shared a message on Instagram that read:

No matter who is president, Jesus is King.

While the post didn’t mention any political party or candidate, many people online assumed it was a subtle way of showing support for Donald Trump, who won the 2026 election against Kamala Harris.

Some fans reacted strongly across the social media platforms, with comments like:

Yikes, tell me you voted for Trump without telling me you voted for Trump.

We already knew he was for Trump.

Fans criticized the post as “tone-deaf,” assuming it signaled his political stance.

Ben Shelton’s Father Calling Their Family Conservative Sparked Debate Over Whether He Supports Trump!

The controversy grew because of earlier comments from Shelton’s father, Bryan Shelton. He once described their family as “conservative,” although he was referring more to their lifestyle than their politics.

He explained that Ben always liked to stand out, from wearing neon clothes to growing his hair long. Still, the label stuck, and fans connected it to political conservatism, especially after Shelton’s election post.

Since then, Shelton has stayed quiet about his political views, avoiding further fuel to the fire.

This is different from fellow American tennis player Coco Gauff, who openly shared her disappointment after Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in 2026.

Gauff called it a “down period” for Americans and said she wanted to win tournaments to lift people’s spirits.

Shelton’s silence hasn’t stopped the chatter, though. His Instagram post and his family’s “conservative” label have kept him trending online, with fans debating whether he’s a Trump supporter.

On the court, he remains focused, ready to keep his Wimbledon run alive. Whether he’ll address the controversy or let his racquet do the talking, fans will be watching closely when he returns to action on the court.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Ben Shelton comes from a family with a background in tennis. His father, Bryan Shelton, was a former ATP pro and coached the Florida Gators men’s tennis team, whereas his mother, Lisa Witsken Shelton, was a top junior player.
• He won the 2026 NCAA Division I Singles Championship while playing for the University of Florida.
• Ben Shelton is currently in a relationship with , a professional soccer player and rising star on the U.S. Women’s National Team

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