Dr. Christina B. Propst, a Houston-based pediatrician, has been terminated from her position at Blue Fish Pediatrics following a widely criticized social media post about the devastating Texas floods that killed more than 100 people over the weekend.
“May all visitors, children, non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry. Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for. Bless their hearts,” Propst wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post under the pseudonym Chris Tina.
The post, which quickly spread after being amplified by the conservative social media account Libs of TikTok, sparked immediate backlash. Many accused the doctor of mocking flood victims and politicizing a tragedy that has left Central Texas reeling.
Clinic Condemns “Inexcusable” Remarks
Blue Fish Pediatrics initially placed Dr. Propst on leave but later confirmed her termination in a public statement:
“We strongly condemn the comments that were made in that post,” the clinic said. “They do not reflect the values, standards, or mission of Blue Fish Pediatrics. We do not support or condone any statement that politicizes tragedy, diminishes human dignity, or fails to clearly uphold compassion for every child and family—regardless of background or beliefs.”
Dr. Propst’s name and professional profiles have since been removed from both the Blue Fish Pediatrics and Memorial Hermann Health System websites.
State Medical Board Responds
Dr. Sherif Zaafran, President of the Texas Medical Board, also addressed the controversy, telling Sky News:
“There is no place for politicization. The entire focus needs to be on looking for survivors. Any complaints we receive will be thoroughly investigated.”
While the board has not announced a formal inquiry, the statement suggests that the matter may be under review.
Memorial Hermann Responds
Though Propst had previously been affiliated with Memorial Hermann, the hospital system issued its own clarification:
“This provider is not employed by Memorial Hermann. We strongly condemn these statements and have zero tolerance for rhetoric that does not reflect our mission, vision, or values.”
The flood disaster in Kerr County and surrounding areas has left Texas grappling with massive loss of life and property. Against this backdrop, Propst’s comments struck a nerve online, leading to widespread calls for accountability—culminating in her dismissal.
