Overview
- Mark Longo, owner of the squirrel 'Peanut,' claims authorities treated him like a criminal during the raid on his home.
- Authorities seized Peanut and a raccoon, citing concerns over illegal wildlife keeping and potential rabies exposure.
- Peanut, a popular Instagram figure with millions of followers, was euthanized to test for rabies after allegedly biting an official.
- Longo and supporters have called for an investigation into the handling of the situation and the decision to euthanize the animals.
- The incident has been politicized, with Trump's campaign using it to criticize New York's Democratic authorities.