Why Peanut the Squirrel Was Euthanized? Did Donald Trump Really Criticise the US Government After Peanut’s Death?
- Former President Donald Trump did not address Peanut the Squirrel's death.
- Press release shared online under Donald Trump's name criticising the US Government is false.
- Elon Musk addresses the euthanasia of Peanut the Squirrel.
The 60th quadrennial presidential election for the United States is scheduled for November 5, 2024. The result of the election between former president Donald Trump and current vice president Kamala Harris will decide who will be president and vice president for the next four years.
Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party’s nominee in August 2024 after current President Joe Biden withdrew his nomination and endorsed Harris. Donald Trump, on the other hand, who lost the 2020 election to Biden, is running for re-election for a second, non-consecutive term. Trump is adamant that the 2020 election was stolen from him, which resulted in the January 6th Capitol attack. A recent report suggested that Trump’s beliefs are, at times, used to mislead the public to deviate from what he means.
Former president Donald Trump DID NOT express grief over Peanut the Squirrel’s death
According to the reports from The Associated Press, an orphaned squirrel who became a social media star was euthanized after the state authorities seized the caretaker’s home and animal sanctuary in rural Pine City. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared that they received complaints that wildlife was being kept illegally and potentially unsafely.
The DEC and Chemung County Department of Health shared a statement to CBS News.
On October 30, DEC seized a raccoon and a squirrel sharing a residence with humans, creating the potential for human exposure to rabies. In addition, a person involved in the investigation was bitten by the squirrel. To test for rabies, both animals were euthanized. The animals are being tested for rabies, and anyone who has been in contact with these animals is strongly encouraged to consult their physician.
Mark Longo took the squirrel seven years ago after he witnessed the pet’s mother hit by a car in New York City. Peanut amassed tens of thousands of followers on social media. As the state law requires people to get a license to own a wild animal, Longo stated that he was working to get Peanut certified as an education animal. He said via US News,
Honestly, this still kind of feels surreal—that the state that I live in actually targeted me and took two of my most beloved animals on this planet away—didn’t even quarantine them. They took them from my house and just killed them.
Now, ahead of the Presidential Elections 2024, and Peanut the Squirrel, who became the Internet sensation, was euthanized, a press release was shared online stating that Donald Trump has expressed his immense grief over the creature’s fate. But it was soon debunked and clarified that he did not say anything.
TMZ reported that Steven Cheung, spokesperson for Donald Trump, noted that the false statement mentioning the former president’s grief over the squirrel’s death is false. Cheung clarifies that the statement that’s been all over social media was fake and Donald Trump did not address the confiscated and euthanized squirrel controversy.
Elon Musk and the public react to Peanut the Squirrel’s euthanasia
Peanut’s owner, Mark Longo, took to social media to share the situation, explaining how the pets were taken away and euthanized. He, along with his wife, mentioned while criticizing the government how they took one of the most amazing animals away from them because of their selfishness. The couple added,
I’m in shock, disbelief, and disgust at the people who did this to PNUT. For the last 7 years, Peanut has been my best friend. He’s been the center of my world and many of yours for so long, I don’t know how to process this emotionally.
The couple has urged the public and squirrel’s followers to help them raise money for their legal battle and the non-profit so that they can keep his name alive. Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared the story of a squirrel’s death on his social media, writing, ‘Government overreach kidnapped an orphan squirrel and executed him.’
Riley Gaines also shared her sorrow by writing that the situation should be alarming to Americans. Many followers stated that whatever has happened is heartbreaking, pointing out that the government has gone ‘rogue’. Some even went on to elaborate that this act goes on to establish that the Democrat operatives will use lethal force against people and their pets.
Actor William Shatner also came in support for the Squirrel and used his social media to express his grief.
Collin Rugg also shared a video of Mark Longo and his wife explaining to TMZ about their heartbreaking situation. People have demanded justice for the pets and have joined the owner in his fight for justice.
The US Presidential Elections are scheduled for November 5, 2024.
