Elon Musk has criticized the Joe Biden administration, calling it a “mindless and heartless killing machine” after the euthanasia of Internet-famous squirrel Peanut who was seized by New York state authorities. The Tesla CEO joined thousands of people online in mourning his beloved pet, who had charmed audiences on social media with his adorable antics and heartwarming videos.
“President Donald Trump will save the squirrels,” the billionaire wrote on the X, along with a squirrel and crying face emojis and “RIP P’Nut.” His post included an image of peanuts placed on owner Mark Longo’s back.
chairman @realdonaldtrump Will save the squirrels ????️ ????
RIP P’Nut pic.twitter.com/yoIBV0Okpd
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 2 November 2024
He claimed that the government was a “mindless and heartless killing machine”.
The government is a mindless and heartless killing machine
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 2 November 2024
In a follow-up tweet, Musk posted an AI generated image of peanuts star wars Character Obi-Wan Kenobi, holding a lightsaber. He tweeted, “If you kill me I will be more powerful than you can imagine.” He further wrote, “Obi Peanut Kenobi.”
“If you attack me, I will be more powerful than you can imagine” Obi Peanuts Kenobi pic.twitter.com/dD2Xo0fSkr
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 2 November 2024
Peanut the squirrel, who lived with New Yorker Mark Longo for seven years, has charmed fans around the world with her adorable antics, often captured in videos and photos on her Instagram account @peanut_the_squirrel12.
Peanut’s journey to social media stardom began when Mr. Longo saved him as a child when his mother was hit by a car. Mr. Longo bottle-fed Peanut and initially attempted to release him into the wild. But the squirrel returned and lived with Mr. Longo, eventually becoming a social media sensation with fans around the world who followed his waffle-eating, costume-wearing ways.
On Saturday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Chemung County Health Department reported that Peanut and a raccoon found in the care of Mark Longo, a government employee, were both euthanized to test for rabies after being bitten by Peanut. Was. The DEC indicated that both animals were possessed illegally and cited the risk of human rabies as the reason for euthanasia.
In an emotional post on Instagram, Mr. Longo blamed authorities and some individuals who he claimed reported Peanut out of spite. “Internet, you win,” Mr. Longo wrote. “For the group of people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.”
