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Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Who is Dr. Christina Propst? Texas doctor fired for mocking Kerr County flood victims
Dr Christina B. Propst, a Houston, Texas-based paediatrician, has been fired after a vile post she made mocking he devastating Texas floods went viral. Dr. Christina B. Propst, a pediatrician from Houston, was fired after her controversial social media post about Texas floods sparked outrage. (Blue Fish Pediatrics/Reuters) Propst, who was affiliated with Blue Fish Pediatrics in Houston, shared a controversial Facebook post under an older username, 'Chris Tina.' In it, she 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 floods, which claimed more than 100 lives over the weekend, have left the state mourning, but Propst's comments sparked outrage instead of sympathy. ALSO READ| Texas flooding flash flood Camp Mystic: What we know about the victims so far The post quickly began circulating after a screenshot was shared by the conservative account Libs of TikTok. Texas Pediatrician fired for posting Trump supporters got 'what they voted for' Following the massive backlash on social media, Propst initially faced suspension from her role at Blue Fish Pediatrics. But shortly after, the clinic confirmed her termination. '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,' the company said in a statement, per Click2Houston. '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.' 'There is no place for politicization. The entire focus needs to be on looking for survivors. Any complaints we may receive will be thoroughly investigated,' Dr. Sherif Zaafran, head of the Texas Medical Board also weighed in, per Sky News. However, the board has not confirmed whether a formal investigation will take place. Meanwhile, Propst's name and profile have been removed from the Blue Fish Pediatrics and Memorial Hermann Health System websites. ALSO READ| North Carolina flood update: Eno river reaches highest level as Chantal wreaks havoc amid evacuations, power cuts '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,' Memorial Hermann group said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
May they get what they voted for: who is Dr. Christina Propst, the pediatrician who mocked Texas flood victims; claims they voted for Trump
Dr. Christina B. Propst, a Houston-based pediatrician, was terminated from her position after a Facebook post she wrote about the deadly Texas floods sparked widespread outrage. In the now-deleted post, Propst appeared to link the tragedy, which claimed over 100 lives, including children, to the political leanings of Kerr County residents, many of whom voted for Donald Trump . Her remarks were widely condemned as insensitive and politicizing a disaster that has left the state in mourning. The post, which circulated under her old Facebook username 'Chris Tina,' gained traction after it was amplified by the conservative account Libs of TikTok. Also Read: Japan, South Korea, Malaysia among 14 nations facing tariffs; what might get pricier for Americans The backlash was swift, with her employer, Blue Fish Pediatrics , first suspending and then firing her, citing a failure to uphold compassion and professionalism. The controversy led to her dismissal and ignited a national debate over ethics, speech, and accountability in healthcare, while some netizens even demanded that her license be revoked. Who is Dr. Christina B. Propst? Live Events Dr. Christina B. Propst is a Houston-based pediatrician. Known previously for her long-standing career in child healthcare, Dr. Propst had over two decades of experience in pediatrics and was affiliated with multiple medical institutions, including Blue Fish Pediatrics, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Houston Methodist. She completed her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine in 1998 and went on to finish her pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine-affiliated hospitals the same year. Over the last 25 years, she has built a reputation in Houston's medical community as a caring and competent pediatrician, serving thousands of children and families. Also Read: Who was Richard Dick Eastland? The Camp Mystic director dies trying to save girls in Texas floods Why was Propst fired? Dr. Propst's career ended abruptly after a post she made under the name 'Chris Tina' went viral. In it, she appeared to mock the victims of the deadly Texas floods in Kerr County, insinuating that the majority Republican-voting population had received 'what they voted for.' The message, widely condemned as cruel and politicized, prompted massive backlash online and was amplified by conservative social media accounts. 'May all visitors, children, non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry,' Probst wrote in the now-viral post 'Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for. Bless their hearts.' Her employer, Blue Fish Pediatrics, first suspended her before ultimately terminating her employment, stating that her comments did not reflect the values of the practice. Also Read: NFL star, TV host, Clare's ex, who is Dale Moss and why is he back on Bachelor in Paradise? The Memorial Hermann Health System also distanced itself from her, clarifying that she was not their employee and reiterating their zero-tolerance policy for divisive rhetoric. Meanwhile, the Texas Medical Board acknowledged the controversy and said it would investigate any formal complaints, though no official inquiry has been announced. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Mint
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Texas doctor terminated after mocking flood victims as Trump supporters: ‘May they get what they voted for'
A Texas pediatrician has been terminated by her employer after posting a message that mocked the more than 80 people killed in the catastrophic flash floods, suggesting victims 'got what they voted for' because of their political beliefs. Dr. Christina B. Propst, who worked at Blue Fish Pediatrics in Houston, came under fire after the since-deleted post circulated widely on social media. Writing under the username Chris Tina, Propst referenced the floods that devastated Kerr County and killed more than 80 so far, including children. 'May all visitors, children, non-MAGA voters and pets be safe and dry,' she wrote. 'Kerr County MAGA voted to gut FEMA. They deny climate change. May they get what they voted for. Bless their hearts.' Blue Fish Pediatrics released a statement confirming she had been terminated. 'As we previously mentioned in our original statement, we strongly condemn the comments that were made in that post,' the practice said. 'That post does not reflect the values, standards, or mission of Blue Fish Pediatrics.' The clinic emphasised its commitment to care for all families, regardless of their beliefs. He said any complaints about Propst's conduct would be reviewed thoroughly. 'There is no place for politicization. The entire focus needs to be on looking for survivors,' Zaafran posted on X. The flash floods that struck the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend killed at least 82 people, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River. The disaster unfolded overnight when torrential rains caused the river to surge over 26 feet in less than an hour. Rescue teams continue searching for the missing as the region begins to recover.
