On the eve of the US election: The death of the internet celebrity squirrel "Peanut" caused a political storm
In the tense atmosphere of the US election, a seemingly insignificant animal incident unexpectedly became the focus of the political arena. On October 30, local time, a popular squirrel named "Peanut" was taken away by the Environmental Protection Agency in New York State on the grounds that the "animal residence was unsafe" and was eventually forced to be euthanized. This incident quickly caused an uproar in American society, not only making countless netizens feel heartbroken, but also unexpectedly providing Republican candidate Trump with a rare campaign opportunity.
Peanut was originally a pet squirrel of a couple in New York State. He was adopted by animal lover Longo after his mother died in a car accident. Longo often posted daily interaction videos with Peanut on social media. These warm and lovely pictures quickly attracted a large number of fans, making Peanut a popular squirrel with millions of fans. For many Americans, Peanut is not only a pet, but also a bright spot in their lives and a companion who accompanies them through countless ordinary days.
However, just before the election, this beloved squirrel met with misfortune. It was reported that the New York State Environmental Conservation Department took Peanut away from his familiar home on the grounds that "the animal's residence was unsafe." This move has aroused widespread doubts and dissatisfaction. Many netizens have said that the EPA's behavior was too rough and lacked the necessary transparency and explanation. Even more shocking is that the EPA then euthanized Peanut on the grounds of worrying that wild animals could carry rabies. After the news came out, American society was in an uproar, and many people expressed strong dissatisfaction and anger at the government's decision.
After learning of Peanut's death, Trump quickly seized the political opportunity brought by the incident. He publicly criticized the Democratic government led by Harris, accusing it of excessive interference in people's lives and abuse of power. Trump said on social media: "An innocent squirrel was ruthlessly deprived of his life by the government just because his residence was considered unsafe. This is a trampling on human rights and a neglect of animal rights." He also sarcastically pointed out that if Peanut was an illegal immigrant squirrel from Mexico, the Democratic Party would not only not execute it, but also give it the treatment of a five-star hotel. This statement is obviously alluding to the sharp contrast between the Democratic Party's relaxed policy towards illegal immigrants and its strict attitude towards local people and animals.
Trump's statement quickly resonated widely. In the United States, many people like to keep pets and regard them as part of their family. Therefore, the death of "Peanut" undoubtedly touched the sensitive nerves of many people, making them more concerned about animal rights and affecting their voting intentions to a certain extent. According to reports, many voters who originally had a wait-and-see attitude towards Trump began to tend to vote for Trump after learning about the death of "Peanut", believing that he could better represent their interests and demands.
This incident not only provided Trump with an opportunity to run for office, but also exposed the deep divisions in American society on the issue of animal rights. On the one hand, many people believe that the government should strengthen the protection and rescue of animals to ensure their safety and welfare; on the other hand, some people believe that the government should be more cautious and transparent when dealing with similar incidents to avoid excessive interference and abuse of power. This division is not only reflected in the response to Peanut's death, but also in the different views of American society on animal rights legislation.
It is worth noting that Trump has been good at seizing various emergencies and hot topics during the campaign, and has won the support of voters through clever rhetoric and strategies. From the death of Peanut, it can be seen that Trump does have certain advantages in dealing with emergencies. He was able to quickly capture the core issues of the incident and use it as an opportunity to show his position and attitude to voters. This ability not only helps him stand out in the campaign, but also enables him to stabilize the morale of the troops and gather strength at critical moments.
Special Musk concept 😍
Instead of standing by the abyss and envying others, it is better to retreat and weave a net. The squirrel that Musk has called several times can grow from 0 to more than 10 billion in a few days. Musk's shib, floki, and doge have grown from tens of billions to hundreds of billions! Then can Marvin, the dog he has raised for 10 years, be bad? There is a strong community behind it, and it has been insisting on charity and care! Seeing pnut and others getting rich, I will not envy them, but will strengthen my confidence and believe in Musk's power. If you don't ambush when you are low, you may not be able to catch up once you take off😄