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

According to the Associated Press, the owner of Peanut Jack Longo took in a squirrel seven years ago as a cub after the squirrel’s mother was hit by a car. Later, the man created an animal account on the social network, which was subscribed to by more than 500 thousand users. On Wednesday, employees of the New York State Department of Conservation seized peanuts and Freda raccoon that lived with Longo, after which both animals were euthanized to prevent rabies.

The Department of Conservation has referred to repeated complaints about the illegal keeping of wild animals. According to AP, in the state it is prohibited to keep animals removed from nature without a special license.

“State Overstepping Its Authority Kidnapped and Executed an Orphan Squirrel” Elon Musk commented on the incident on the X social network.

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

At the same time, supporters of the US Republican Party have turned the issue of squirrel euthanasia into a political one, due to the fact that the state of New York 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 criminals and robbers. Son of the presidential candidate Donald Trump Jr.in turn, he accused Democrats of destroying domestic squirrels instead of fighting illegal immigration to the United States.

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

Squirrel euthanasia has already started to turn into another element of Donald Trumphis campaign on the eve of the presidential election. In particular, Musk said that the candidate will save all the squirrels and the pro-Republican political commentator Robbie Starbuck promised to win the election for Peanuts.

The US presidential election will be held on November 5. 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.