Bobby Pulido, a Grammy-nominated Tejano singer who is now campaigning for Congress in Texas, has resurfaced in the news for a 2016 video in which he defaced President Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The footage, which shows Pulido urinating on Trump’s plaque with the caption, ‘when you gotta go, you gotta go,’ has been brought back into public discourse as he prepares for a Senate race in Texas’ 15th district.
Pulido, who previously gained recognition as a Tejano musician for hits like ‘Desvelado’ and ‘Se Murió de Amor,’ has transitioned from music to politics, a move that has seen him file to run for the U.S. House seat. Despite his campaign’s efforts to present him as a bipartisan candidate, his past actions have drawn scrutiny, particularly with the resurfacing of his 2016 video. The stunt, which gained attention at the time and was covered by media outlets such as Univision, highlights Pulido’s history of provocative acts against Trump and Republicans.
The incident adds to a pattern of controversial behavior. Earlier in 2025, Pulido made headlines after dressing in a bloody Trump costume, an act that drew criticism from fellow Democrats. His campaign has since scrubbed such posts from his social media presence, but the incident remains a focal point for his political career. With an estimated $300,000 raised this cycle, Pulido is now in a competitive race against Rep. Monica De La Cruz, a two-term incumbent who won her 2024 election with a significant margin. The race in Texas’ 15th district is expected to be one of the key battlegrounds in the upcoming congressional elections, further amplifying the controversy.