A Scene From Red, White & Royal Blue Is Suddenly Going Viral Again After Its Texas Election Moment Came True

For fans of Red, White & Royal Blue, the prospect of Texas turning blue in this election cycle may feel like a familiar storyline.

Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry in tuxedos at a formal event in "Red, White & Royal Blue," with people mingling in the background — Prime Video / YouTube / Via youtube.com

Casey McQuiston’s 2019 romance novel centres on Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the first female president of the United States, and Prince Henry.

Alex and Henry from "Red, White & Royal Blue" in formal suits with bow ties, separated by a diagonal line; one stands with a drink, the other near a tiered cake. — Prime Video / YouTube / Via youtube.com

Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine portray Alex and Henry, respectively. What begins as a friendship arranged for the media gradually develops into a secret romance, putting Alex’s mother’s re-election campaign at risk.

President Ellen Claremont is seated on a sofa, wearing a formal dark blazer and a white blouse with a bow. Holding an open magazine in her hands. — Prime Video / YouTube / Via youtube.com

Uma Thurman plays President Ellen Claremont in the 2023 Prime Video adaptation.

However, the detail that has particularly caught fans’ attention is Alex’s secret undertaking during his mother’s re-election campaign: an ambitious effort to turn their home state of Texas blue.

Map highlighting Texas, with visible state borders and geographic features, all in blue. — FrankRamspott / Getty Images

@dunno9617 Alex Caremont Diaz turns Texas blue 💙 When I finished reading RWRB a couple months ago (after watching the movie a bajillion times) I left feeling hopeful for the first time since the last elections two years ago. Today, what Casey McQuinston once wrote has manifested. And for that, we celebrate! P.S. I’ll be seeing them in a month for “The Private Correspondenxe” event, life is great 🥹 #rwrb #redwhiteandroyalblue #turntexasblue2026 #bookish #dunno9617 ♬ original sound – Dunno9617

He carries a binder packed with plans and data, firmly convinced that they have what it takes to make it happen and that Texas is ready for the change.

Two individuals standing outdoors. One in a patterned shirt, the other in a suit with a tie, looking content. Appears to be a scene from a film or show — Prime Video / YouTube / Via youtube.com

The rest of the story is best discovered by reading the book or watching the film. However, author Casey McQuiston has already been sharing their sense of vindication through a series of posts on Instagram Stories.

Zendaya wearing a T-shirt with the text — @casey.mcquiston / Instagram / Via Instagram: @casey.mcquiston

“blexas not so silly now is it,” they wrote.

Meme of Kronk holding an ID card. Text on the card reads "License to Lib Out," with caption above reading "blexas not so silly now is it" — @casey.mcquiston / Instagram / Via Instagram: @casey.mcquiston

Very, very vindicated…

Collage of tweets and images about Texas going blue like in — @casey.mcquiston / Instagram / Via Instagram: @casey.mcquiston

After reposting a series of online reactions along the lines of “told you so”, McQuiston added a more serious message, writing: “it’s been fun to hee he and ha ha but in all seriousness let this remind u to love and celebrate and empower progressive leftists in historically red states and especially the south.”

Image of a state capitol building with overlaid text reflecting on historical and social awareness in the southern United States. — @casey.mcquiston / Instagram / Via Instagram: @casey.mcquiston

“I didn’t pull blexas out of my ass 10 years ago i simply looked around and saw it,” they concluded.

Casey McQuiston attends Prime Video's inaugural Obsessed Fest event at Nya Studios on June 27, 2026 — Vivien Killilea / Getty Images

The film has sparked plenty of reactions from fans and social media users, with one viewer joking after watching it that “Texas being blue is the most unrealistic thing about this.”

Tweet that reads, "I swear, I watched the movie and thought 'Texas being blue is the most unrealistic thing about this'. Well... I was a fool. And I'm happy with that." — @sunrise_lili / X / Via x.com

Casey McQuiston, in particular, has reason to feel especially vindicated.

A collage of Casey McQuiston's Instagram Stories with text that reads, "i knew they'd be feeling smug as hell and AS THEY SHOULD." — @beaglepajamas / X / Via x.com

Fans have been celebrating them as the centre of attention, hailing them as icons.

Screenshot of a Twitter conversation with reactions, images, and a text box saying "good morning." — @roylbIue / X / Via x.com

The official Democratic TikTok account also drew attention after posting screenshots of AO3 fanfiction folders stored on Google Drive. However, the material was shared without permission from many of the authors, prompting warnings against accessing the links.

TikTok screenshot showing "Red White & Royal Blue" fanfiction in a Democratic Party's TikTok, with text reading, "streets are saying if you vote blue AO3 will come back." — @rwrbcrave / X / Via x.com

Fans have been pointing out that the prophecy has now come true.

Tweet that reads, "wake up babe, the red, white and royal blue prophecy came to fruition." — @cntariogothic / X / Via x.com

Vindication!!

Alex Claremont-Diaz stands at a White House podium, appearing to address the media. Text reads, "red white and royal blue has been vindicated for flipping texas." — @zenith_sue / X / Via x.com

Although Alex is technically bisexual, with coming to terms with his sexuality forming a major part of his storyline in the book, that distinction does not necessarily change the broader point.

Tweet showing election results: Gina Hinojosa leading with 57.4% over Greg Abbott at 41.4% in Texas gubernatorial race. Tweet reads, "Wow RED WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE's white Latino gay son of a female governor who turned Texas blue now canonically possible!" — @jeremyoharris / X / Via x.com

Anyone up for a rewatch/reread?

Tweet that reads, "There will be a mandatory viewing of Red White and Royal blue tomorrow morning in Texas." — @HorrorHijabi / X / Via x.com

Yeah, all these people should be questioning themselves right about now.

Tweet with multiple reviews of "Red, White & Royal Blue" noting Texas going blue as the most unrealistic part of the movie. Tweet reads, "Alex Claremont-Diaz got the last laugh." — @dobv8id / X / Via x.com

Even the official RWRB Updates account got in on it with a video edit.

the prophecy has been fulfilled pic.twitter.com/IG5WCHUEAF https://t.co/mm1aZh4luv

— Red, White & Royal Blue Updates (@RWRBNews) November 4, 2026

Red, White & Royal Blue Updates / X / Via x.com

It’s genuine hopecore at this point, becoming reality.

Tweet that reads, "texas went blue bro it's time to rewatch red white and royal blue to feel some american hopecore and remember what alexander claremont diaz fought for." — @gaywilloughby / X / Via x.com

Related: “50 People Who Didn’t Realize They Failed Until It Was Already Too Late”

Tweet by Zoë Rose Bryant mentioning "Red, White & Royal Blue" in response to an article about Democrats leading in Texas Senate race — @zoerosebryant / X / Via x.com

We certainly stormed the castle (polls)!

James talarico has announced that he is replacing the pledge of allegiance in all Texan schools with this scene from Red White and Royal Blue effective immediately pic.twitter.com/L7090PUJYF https://t.co/lbrNpCgCCr

— ZAYNA🇵🇸 FREE PALESTINE (@HorrorHijabi) November 4, 2026

@HorrorHijiabi / X / Via x.com

So many milestones hit this election!

Cartoon of two characters kissing, one with dark hair and the other with light hair; tweet above mentions major LGBTQ+ milestones as well as turning Texas blue. — @4rthurfox / X / Via x.com

“the most unrealistic part of red white and royal blue was texas turning blue” pic.twitter.com/bORlSJB8zg

— ⭐️ (@henrypenn) November 4, 2026

@henrypenn / X / Via x.com

It certainly wasn’t on my bingo card, either.

Tweet that reads, "Red, White and Royal Blue getting to brag about seeing the future was not on my 2026 bingo card but I'm also so thrilled that this result actually became a reality!" — @XeniaEmefa / X / Via x.com

Above all else, though, Casey McQuiston should be proud to be a part of this legacy.

A woman confidently gestures with her hands, with text "CALLED IT" below her — @aromanticious / X / Via x.com

History, huh?

red white and royal blue is kinda the book and movie of all time when you think about it pic.twitter.com/E4PWgE7YkL

— e 💌 (@honeym00nfadess) November 4, 2026

“blexas not so silly now is it,” they wrote.

Very, very vindicated…

“I didn’t pull blexas out of my ass 10 years ago i simply looked around and saw it,” they concluded.

Vindication!!

Anyone up for a rewatch/reread?

Yeah, all these people should be questioning themselves right about now.

Even the official RWRB Updates account got in on it with a video edit.

It’s genuine hopecore at this point, becoming reality.

We certainly stormed the castle (polls)!

So many milestones hit this election!

It certainly wasn’t on my bingo card, either.

Above all else, though, Casey McQuiston should be proud to be a part of this legacy.

History, huh?

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