Perillo Tours: 'Dump Trump' statement a 'quick decision' during primaries, since removed

Perillo Tours' Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, headquarters might look like it's advocating the country "Dump Trump," but the business owner supports the president, said staff.

The Woodcliff Lake headquarters of Perillo Tours, Inc., owned by the son of Mario "Mr. Italy" Perillo, has been emblazoned with the words "Dump Trump" in white, visible from Google maps' satellite view.

The sign has since been taken down, said Diana Ferro, vice president of Perillo Tours, who said she did not remember exactly when the statement had been removed, but it was after Donald Trump was elected president.

The statement, which can only be seen from above, was a "quick decision" on the part of the current owner Stephen Perillo, 62, of Woodcliff Lake, to "post his opinion" during the primary season, said Ferro.

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Last year the company had workmen on the roof and the white tiles use to spell out the words were originally planned to advertise Perillo Tours, she said.

A Facebook account appearing to belong to Perillo contains public posts critical of the president as recently as January. However, Ferro said Perillo now supports the president.

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"Our business has actually increased since Trump has been in office," said Ferro. "He (Perillo) fully supports the presidency."

Staff at Woodcliff Lake Ophthalmology and Elizabeth Roche, MD, offices, which rent space in the building, said they were aware of the sign, but as renters have no control over the posting on the building. Staff said they did not know how long the sign had been on the roof.

Perillo Tours, the largest U.S. tour company offering trips to Italy, was made famous by its 1980s and 1990s commercials featuring Mario "Mr. Italy" Perillo persuading Americans to visit Italy. The company currently offers tours of Italy, Hawaii, faith trips and custom Italy vacations, according to its website.