Bobby Pulido, a Latin Grammy winner now running for Congress in Texas, is facing intense scrutiny as details from his past resurface. The controversy centers around a music video and a series of provocative online posts that are challenging his campaign and raising questions about his character.
In a 2010 music video for his song "Dias de Ayer," Pulido depicted a scene considered highly inappropriate. The video featured a character, portrayed by Pulido, engaging in suggestive acts and appearing to expose himself to a fellow passenger on an airplane, all while wrapped in a red blanket. The imagery sparked immediate discussion and criticism.
Following the video’s release, Pulido addressed speculation about his sexuality in an interview with the Mexican publication *El Norte*. He acknowledged the rumors that had circulated early in his career, noting a shift in societal attitudes and his own evolving perspective on the topic.
Years later, in 2019, Pulido responded to a comment on his social media account with a terse, “no homo,” a phrase often used to deflect accusations of same-sex attraction. This response, along with other past online activity, is now being re-examined in the context of his congressional bid.
The scrutiny extends beyond the music video and comments on sexuality. Resurfaced posts from Pulido’s social media accounts reveal links to explicit websites and a photograph appearing to show him urinating on Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. These actions have drawn widespread condemnation.
Pulido’s online rhetoric has also included vulgar and aggressive attacks directed at former President Trump. He posted translations of highly offensive language, along with direct, expletive-laden insults aimed at the former president, revealing a pattern of unrestrained expression.
Adding another layer to the controversy, Pulido has previously described himself as a “winter Texan,” indicating he spends a significant portion of the year residing in Mexico. This has led to questions about his commitment to the district he is seeking to represent.
Pulido is challenging incumbent Monica De La Cruz, a Republican seeking her third term in the 15th Congressional District. The resurfaced controversies are poised to play a significant role in a race that was already expected to be closely contested.
