The recent death of Peanut, a beloved squirrel on social media, has caused an uproar among notable public figures such as billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. Peanut's popularity on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and his untimely death at the hands of New York authorities, sparked anger towards the Biden administration. In tribute, Musk and Trump Jr shared posts on X, with Musk even dressing up Peanut as Star Wars character Obi-Wan Kenobi. The squirrel's death has led to a heated debate on the treatment of animals in the city.
Billionaire businessman and vocal Trump supporter, Elon Musk, has criticized the Biden administration for their handling of the recent euthanasia of Peanut the squirrel. The government's action, which Musk calls a 'mindless and heartless killing machine', has sparked outrage among thousands of netizens who followed and loved Peanut's adorable videos. Musk also questioned why the squirrel couldn't have been released into the forest instead of being put down, raising concerns about animal rights and government overreach.