The owner of the Peanut squirrel, which was previously confiscated and euthanized by New York authorities, said its high-profile death could help US President-elect Donald Trump win the election, and invited Trump to visit her shelter. of animals.
Previously, NBC News, citing authorities, reported that the squirrel, which the New York State Department of Environmental Protection confiscated from its owners along with the raccoon Fred, was euthanized due to the threat of rabies. It was observed that during the inspection the squirrel bit one of the department employees. His death sparked widespread criticism online.
“Peanuts may have played a role in his victory… I’ll never know, but I’d like to take with me a little bit of knowledge that Peanut could have made a difference.” – said the owner of the squirrel Marcos Longo to the New York Post.
Longo congratulated Trump on his victory and invited him to visit his animal shelter, where the squirrel and raccoon were previously seized.
Additionally, the man is reportedly planning to sue for the deaths of his pets. According to him, the local authorities never expressed their support for him, despite the public outcry, RIA Novosti clarifies.
