A Democratic congressional candidate’s lewd music video and vulgar social media posts—including a photo purportedly showing him urinating on President Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star—have surfaced to haunt his bid for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, raising serious questions about judgment and respect for conservative values.
Story Snapshot
- Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido faces backlash over 2010 music video depicting explicit behavior on a plane
- Resurfaced social media posts include vulgar language, anti-Trump insults, and links to explicit websites
- Pulido’s “winter Texan” residency status in Mexico raises eligibility concerns for Texas congressional seat
- Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz gains advantage as scandal unfolds in heavily Latino South Texas district
Tejano Star’s Political Dreams Derailed by Past Indiscretions
Bobby Pulido, the Democratic nominee challenging Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, finds his congressional aspirations threatened by a 2010 music video featuring simulated lewd acts aboard an airplane. The “Días de Ayer” video, created during his Tejano music career, shows behavior starkly incompatible with congressional service. Media outlets including Fox News and the New York Post have amplified coverage of the footage, which resurfaced after Pulido announced his candidacy in fall 2025. The platinum-certified artist, who won a Latin Grammy in 2022, has declined to comment on the controversy despite repeated requests from news organizations.
Anti-Trump Vulgarity Exposes Candidate’s True Character
Beyond the music video, Pulido’s social media history reveals a pattern of vulgar commentary and disrespect that should alarm voters. Posts from 2015 through 2025 include crude insults targeting public figures, with one 2015 post telling pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, “Don’t drop the soap a–hole.” More troubling for Texas voters, Pulido shared a photo allegedly showing him urinating on President Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star—a disgraceful act demonstrating contempt for millions of Americans who supported Trump. The candidate also posted anti-Trump rhetoric and shared links to explicit websites, behavior reflecting poor judgment for someone seeking to represent conservative-leaning South Texas families in Congress.
Residency Questions Compound Credibility Crisis
Pulido’s self-identification as a “winter Texan”—spending significant time in Mexico—raises constitutional eligibility concerns that compound his credibility problems. Congressional candidates must maintain residency in their districts, yet Pulido’s frequent absences south of the border suggest questionable commitment to Texas constituents. This residency issue, combined with his provocative past, hands incumbent Monica De La Cruz a substantial advantage in a district where Latino voters increasingly embrace conservative values emphasizing faith, family, and patriotism. The Democratic Party’s silence on Pulido’s candidacy speaks volumes about the weakness of their position in this competitive race.
Celebrity Candidacy Backfires in Conservative District
Pulido’s transition from entertainment to politics illustrates the risks Democrats face when recruiting celebrity candidates without vetting their backgrounds. The Tejano singer achieved commercial success in the 1990s, though critics accused him of leveraging his father Roberto Pulido’s fame rather than earning recognition independently. His career declined post-2000 as Tejano music waned, prompting shifts to acting in telenovelas and sporadic music releases. A 2010 interview with Mexican newspaper El Norte saw Pulido address gay rumors and discuss evolving LGBTQ views, adding cultural complexity to his current predicament. South Texas voters, many holding traditional values rooted in Catholic faith, now confront whether Pulido’s artistic expression conflicts with the dignity expected of congressional representatives.
