Houston pediatrician fired after controversial post about Kerr County flood victims

A pediatrician in Houston lost his job after posting a contentious social media remark on the victims of the

Over the weekend, Dr. Christina Propst, who worked at Blue Fish Pediatrics, attracted criticism after a post appeared that seemed to make fun of Kerr County flood victims due to the region’s political slant.

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Propst wrote in the widely circulated post:

I pray for the safety and dryness of all guests, kids, non-MAGA voters, and pets. The Kerr County MAGA decided to dismantle FEMA. Climate change is denied by them. I hope people get the results of their vote. Bless their hearts.

People in the neighborhood quickly reacted negatively to the comment, which was placed during a natural disaster that had killed many.

got a lot of calls, emails, and notes from viewers who were upset and worried about the remarks.

Blue Fish Pediatrics made the public announcement that Propst was leaving the practice on Sunday.

The clinic uploaded the following statement to its page:

We learned about a social media remark made by one of our doctors this past weekend. The person no longer works for Blue Fish Pediatrics. As we stated in our initial response, we vehemently disagree with the remarks contained in that post. The principles, goals, and objectives of Blue Fish Pediatrics are not represented in that post. Any comment that politicizes sorrow, undermines human dignity, or fails to blatantly demonstrate sympathy for every child and family is not something we endorse or support. According to the message, we are still offering the families and the local communities our undivided support as they grieve, heal, and look for hope.




  • Death toll update: 48 adults, 27 children confirmed dead in Texas Hill Country floods

State representatives and local leaders have called on Texans to join together in prayer and support for those impacted.

One of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history is still the flood.

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