Trump statement on Peanut the squirrel confirmed fake as it swirls online

Pet squirrel Peanut creates internet rage after killed by New York state

Elon Musk, who has openly expressed his support for Republican candidate Donald Trump, took X to express condolence for Peanut while also noting Trump, if elected, "will save the squirrels."

Trump statement on Peanut the squirrel confirmed fake as it swirls online

A picture of false Trump-Vance letterhead circulated online following the news that Peanut was euthanized by officials from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Wednesday. A raccoon named Fred was also euthanized during the department’s raid on Mark Longo’s home.

Peanut the Squirrel's death becomes latest flashpoint ahead of US elections

Peanut, an orphaned squirrel who was a social media sensation, was seized by New York state authorities and euthanized due to concerns over rabies exposure. Authorities made the move after several anonymous complaints to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Officials also seized a raccoon named Fred during the operation, citing public health concerns.

Squirrel kerfuffle: Trump’s comment on Peanut is fake news

In the waning hours of a bitter US presidential campaign, it has come down to this: did Donald Trump pause his barnstorming of battleground states Saturday to blast New York's supposed execution of Peanut the squirrel? In a presidential campaign marked by foreign meddling and disinformation, Trump's campaign resolutely denied the comment that had gone

Squirrel Kerfuffle: Trump's Comment On Peanut Is Fake News

In the waning hours of a bitter US presidential campaign, it has come down to this: did Donald Trump pause his barnstorming of battleground states Saturday to blast New York's supposed execution of Peanut the squirrel?

Exclusive | Anti-Trump website falls for fake statement about Peanut the Squirrel’s death

Mediaite fell for a statement from Donald Trump that appeared to decry the death of internet-famous squirrel Peanut.