“I understand my comment caused immense pain” - Houston pediatrician issues apology following controversial post about Texas flood victims

Dr. Christina Propst, an employee of Houston-based Blue Fish Pediatrics, was fired for her insensitive remark targeting the unfortunate flood victims of Texas.

Her opinions on social media triggered an uproar, leading to her receiving intense backlash and losing her source of income as well. Following the merciless criticism on the internet, she finally opened up and apologized for her controversial comment. 

As KPRC Click2Houston reported recently, the pediatrician extended a formal apology, expressing,

"I understand my comment caused immense pain to those suffering indescribable grief and for that I am truly sorry."

PEDIATRICIAN FIRED: Dr. Christina B. Propst, the woman who allegedly posted, “May all visitors, children, non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry,” in regards to the Texas Floods, has been fired. pic.twitter.com/S1ZEha2lxD

— Robbie Harvey (@therobbieharvey) July 7, 2025

The death toll in the U.S. state has reached over 100, with ongoing rescue operations and a search for missing people.

Why did the Houston pediatrician spark outrage online?

Dr. Christina Propst left a now-deleted Facebook comment that lacked empathy, according to netizens. A Mediate report confirmed that she used a Facebook account named "Chris Tina" to share her opinions on the outcomes of the ongoing catastrophe in Texas. 

Although the fired Blue Fish Pediatrics physician's comment is not visible under the post anymore, its screenshots have been making the rounds on social media platforms. While she allegedly prayed for children, visitors, non-MAGA voters, and pets, she also took a dig at the Kerr County MAGA voters, conveying that they were supposed to suffer the tragic outcomes.

As per the viral Facebook comment, Propst wrote,

“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.” 

The emotionally unaware comment ignited a widespread backlash. Following the heated criticism, Blue Fish Pediatrics terminated Dr. Propst. Taking to social media, they confirmed their decision in an official statement.

Dedicated to their patients and community, the Blue Fish Pediatrics Leadership Team stated,

"This past weekend, we were made aware of a social media comment from one of our physicians. The individual is no longer employed by Blue Fish Pediatrics."

They continued in their statement,

"As we previously mentioned in our original statement, we strongly condemn the comments that were made in that post. That post does 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."

The pediatric department based in Houston concluded, noting,

"We continue to extend our full support to the families and the surrounding communities who are grieving, recovering, and searching for hope."

Following the outburst on social media, Dr. Christina Propst acknowledged her mistake publicly with an official apology. As KPRC Click2Houston cited, she apologized, stating,

"I speak to you as a mother, a neighbor, a pediatrician, and a human being who is deeply sorry. I take full responsibility for a social media comment I made before we knew that so many precious lives were lost to the terrible tragedy in Central Texas."

While addressing the backlash, she further explained,

"I would like to make clear that my regrettable comment was in no way a response to the tragic loss of human life. But the words written were mine and regardless of how they are being presented, that is a fact that I deeply regret."

The terminated Blue Fish Pediatrics employee owned up to the incident and regretted it, saying,

"I want to apologize to each and every individual suffering through terrible loss in this difficult time. As news of heartbreaking fatalities became clear I immediately removed my thoughtless comment, as it does not reflect the depth of my compassion or the respect I have for each and every human life. Unfortunately, my online comment is now being shared with the false impression that I made it after the devastating loss of life was known. I did not. But again, the comment was mine and mine alone."

Dr. Propst further continued apologetically,

"Even in these divisive times, some things are and should remain sacred. Human life is sacred. The well-being of children is sacred. Politics and party affiliation should never affect the judgment or actions of any medical provider and have never affected mine. Anyone who has sat in my office, cried on my shoulder in moments of loss, afforded me the privilege of helping their child grow, or trusted me with their child’s life knows that I am tirelessly committed to children’s medical care and would never be so callous as to make such a remark about lives cut so terribly short. I did not choose my words with the sensitivity the moment required, or with any awareness of the heartbreaking loss that would later become clear to all of us."

Atoning for her Facebook comment on the Texas flash flood emergency, she further continued,

"My comment came from a place of frustration —born of my belief that our communities, first responders, healthcare system, early-warning systems and disaster infrastructure need more and better support and funding to help prevent and respond to tragedies such as this. But my poor choice of words has been perceived as a response to this tragedy, and for that I am deeply sorry."

She specifically pointed out that "no responsibility or harassment be directed toward" her former employer, Blue Fish Pediatrics. Praising the Houston-based clinic, she said in her apology statement,

"They are kind, hard-working, dedicated pediatricians who had no role in this whatsoever."

Feeling sorrowful about her words, she admitted,

"Perhaps my biggest regret is that my words are now serving as a distraction from our shared responsibility to heal the pain and suffering of those whose lives have been forever changed by unspeakable loss, and to take every step to ensure such a disaster never occurs again. One thing on which we can all agree: The heart of every Texan breaks for each and every family shattered by this tragedy."

Dr. Christina prayed for people who are suffering to "find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead." Now, she is committed to helping the community heal and recover from distress. She concluded her apology with,

"Moving forward, I will do my very best to listen, learn, grow and serve my community as I have always done. Because that is really who I am. With deep regret, Christina Propst, MD July 8, 2025"

@BlueFishMD -
I just sent this to your office ( bluefishmemorial@bluefishmd.com ) - your organization's doctor’s decision to exploit natural disaster involving deceased and missing children for political purposes is appalling. Dr. Christina Propst, a pediatrician at Blue Fish… pic.twitter.com/xrtO3b4vpT

— Veronica Birkenstock (@vtbirkenstock) July 6, 2025

According to a Hindustan Times report, Blue Fish Pediatrics and Memorial Hermann Health System have erased Dr. Christina's name and profile details from their official websites.

The Memorial Hermann Health System released an official statement on the controversy. The statement read:

"We are aware of statements made by a physician on social media and strongly condemn these statements. This provider is not employed by Memorial Hermann. We have zero tolerance for such rhetoric which does not reflect the mission, vision or values of our system."

In 1998, Dr. Propst relocated to Houston for her pediatric residency training at hospitals affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, as her deleted Blue Fish Pediatrics bio mentioned. 

She finished her training schedule around three years later in 2001 and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics at that time. The pediatrician later earned board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. Afterward, she spent approximately 17 years and then joined Blue Fish Pediatrics.