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Bobby Pulido Defends Gerardo Ortiz Video Amid Backlash

8/25/2026

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Democratic candidate Bobby Pulido defended Gerardo Ortiz’s graphic music video despite backlash.
Pulido is running for Texas’ 15th district, challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas).
Pulido denied knowing his associate was a cartel operative and called the story “nothing.”
RNC spokesperson Zach Kraft called Pulido “morally rotten” and accused him of defending perverts.
Pulido said his 2024 water pour on President Donald Trump’s Walk of Fame star was a joke.

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Democratic candidate Bobby Pulido defended Gerardo Ortiz’s graphic music video despite backlash.
Pulido is running for Texas’ 15th district, challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas).
Pulido denied knowing his associate was a cartel operative and called the story “nothing.”
RNC spokesperson Zach Kraft called Pulido “morally rotten” and accused him of defending perverts.
Pulido said his 2024 water pour on President Donald Trump’s Walk of Fame star was a joke.