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Tech Titan Elon Musk Ignites Social Media Storm Over Peanut the Squirrel’s Death at Hands of New York Government

Euthanizing of viral sensation pet sparks debate over government overreach, drawing in RFK Jr. and GOP lawmakers.

Mark Longo via AP
Peanut was seized by officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation at Mark Longo's home at rural Pine City, New York on October 30, 2024. Mark Longo via AP
PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Elon Musk expressed outrage on his social media platform X Saturday over news that rescue pet and internet sensation Peanut the Squirrel was seized from his owner’s home and euthanized by state officials in New York.

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PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Mr. Chiaramonte was an investigative reporter and producer at Fox News, a correspondent for the New York Post, and a news editor for the Messenger.

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