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In the United States, the execution of a squirrel caused an electoral scandal — EADaily, November 3, 2024 — Politics, United States
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In the United States, the execution of a squirrel caused an electoral scandal — EADaily, November 3, 2024 — Politics, United States

American media and social networks are actively discussing the withdrawal of the famous homemade peanut protein from the owner and the euthanasia of the animal in New York State.

According to the Associated Press, the owner of Peanut Jack Longo Seven years ago, I picked up a squirrel when it was small, after its mother was hit by a car. Later, the man created an animal account on the social network, to which more than 500,000 users are subscribed. On Wednesday, New York State Department of Conservation employees seized Peanuts and Freda raccoon that lived with Longo, after which both animals were euthanized in order to prevent rabies.

The Department of Nature Conservation has reported repeated complaints about the illegal keeping of wild animals. According to AP, it is illegal in the state to keep animals removed from the wild without special permission.

“The state, which exceeded its authority, kidnapped and executed an orphaned squirrel,” Elon Musk commented on the incident on the social network

In another article, the entrepreneur also expressed the opinion that the state should not interfere in the personal affairs of animal owners.

At the same time, supporters of the American Republican Party have turned the issue of squirrel euthanasia into a political issue, as New York State is traditionally considered a stronghold of the Democratic Party. So, actor Sean Maguire criticized the state’s Democratic government for not paying enough attention to murderers and thieves. The son of the presidential candidate Donald Trump Jr.in turn, accused Democrats of destroying domestic squirrels instead of fighting illegal immigration to the United States.

“Perhaps killing the Peanuts will be a catalyst for real change… in our government’s priorities,” he said.

Squirrel euthanasia has already started to become another part of Donald Trumpcampaign on the eve of the presidential election. Musk notably said the candidate would save all the squirrels, and the pro-Republican political commentator Robbie Starbuck promised to win the election for Peanuts.

On November 5, the American presidential elections will take place. The Democratic Party will be represented by Vice-President Kamala Harris, the Republican Party will be represented by former American leader Donald Trump, RIA Novosti recalls.