P'nut, an Instagram-famous squirrel that was seized and euthanized by New York state, has entered the political fray, with Republicans saying its killing is representative of "Democratic overreach."

The right has adopted a euthanized squirrel as a symbol for government overreach. P’Nut’s dad’s OnlyFans account is booming.

Possession of wildlife is generally prohibited in New York State, even of P’Nut, who had half a million followers on Instagram.

After P’Nut and a raccoon named Fred were taken by wildlife agents and euthanized, Donald Trump and local candidates accused New York Democrats of “state overreach.”

The plight of an Instagram-famous pet squirrel that was euthanised by New York wildlife officials has become a campaign talking point two days before the US presidential election. Donald Trump's running mate,

Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Oyster Bay Republican, has introduced an amendment to the state’s environmental conservation law that he’s calling “Peanut’s Law: Humane Animal Protection Act.”