Dem tied to cartel operative says 'White nationalists' joining immigration enforcement to 'hunt down people'
Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido is facing criticism for comments in a podcast interview where he claimed some individuals joining immigration enforcement are motivated by white nationalist ideologies. Pulido, a former Latin music star running against Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz in a South Texas border district, stated that immigration enforcement rhetoric is rooted in race and the 'white replacement' theory. His remarks have drawn backlash from Republicans, who accuse him of unfairly smearing Border Patrol agents, while his campaign dismisses the criticism as politically motivated attacks.
- ▪Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate, made comments suggesting white nationalists are joining immigration enforcement to 'hunt down people'.
- ▪Pulido linked Republican immigration policies to the 'white replacement' theory, claiming race is a central factor.
- ▪Over 50% of Border Patrol personnel are Hispanic, according to available data.
- ▪Pulido's campaign defended his remarks, saying he does not demonize law enforcement but criticizes underlying motivations of some recruits.
- ▪Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz criticized Pulido, citing his past association with a convicted child predator as a character issue.
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Elections Dem tied to cartel operative says 'white nationalists' joining immigration enforcement to 'hunt down people' Republicans are accusing former Latin music star and Democratic candidate Bobby Pulido of smearing Border Patrol agents as racists By Peter Pinedo Fox News Published May 1, 2026 9:38am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rep. Monica De La Cruz rips Dem opponent for connection to child predator Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, ripped her Democratic opponent, Tejano music star Bobby Pulido, for his long-time association with child predator Frankie Caballero Sr.
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