Joe Trillo

Joseph A. Trillo (born 1943) is an American politician who served as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 2001 to 2017. During his tenure, he served as House deputy minority leader.

Joe Trillo
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 24th district
In office January 2001 – January 2017
Preceded by	Russell Bramley
Succeeded by	Evan Shanley
Personal details
Born	(1943-02-10) February 10, 1943 (age 82) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political party	Republican (before 2017) Independent (2017–present)
Spouse	Marilyn Cocozza
Education	Emerson College (BA)
Website	Campaign website

Career

Trillo was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in November 2000 and assumed office in January 2001. He is also a former national committeeman for the Rhode Island Republican Party.^[1] He was co-chair of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign for Rhode Island; he said in 2018: "You know, I am amazed how the media and his critics still try to paint his first year as anything but a success."^[2] Trillo announced his candidacy as an Independent for governor of Rhode Island on December 5, 2017.^[3][4]

Personal life

Trillo's ancestors are from Isoletta in Ciociaria, Latium, south of Rome.