Baltimore County Man Behind Controversial Trump Ads in Ocean City

PARKVILLE, MD — The man who paid for an airplane to fly controversial political banners over Ocean City has not been named. But he did tell Fox 45 after the backlash from his messaging that he felt successful.

"I wanted to make a strong message, and obviously it worked," the man, identified as a Parkville resident, said of the $800 he spent on the banner ads.

His idea was to promote the views of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump — and attack presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton — through messages along the beach.

Flown by Ocean Aerial Ads, the banners read "Stop Mad Cow Disease; Defeat Hillary" and "America First. Build The Wall Now," according to Fox.

According to Fox 45, he said he was literally comparing her election to mad cow disease, since he thinks the nation is "infected" and could meet its "death" if she assumes the presidency.

Hundreds complained to Ocean City officials about the banners, which Ocean Aerial owner Bob Bunting has reportedly said he is no longer flying. In fact, he has told the media he has forsaken all political ads.

"I'm a non-confrontational person," Bunting told Ocean City Today. "When people get this heated, I don't need the money." His other clients include Geico, South Moon Under, Hooters and dozens of others.

Related: Pro-Trump Ocean City Banner Ads Draw Hundreds of Complaints

As the 2016 presidential race shapes up, many Americans are discontent, according to a recent survey.

More than half of Democrats and Republicans are dissatisfied with their respective candidates, the latest ABC-Washington Post poll shows.

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