January 3rd 2025.
Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a Green Beret in the US Army, has been identified as the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1. According to reports from CNN, Livelsberger held the rank of a senior enlisted Army Special Forces operations master sergeant and was actively serving with the 10th Special Forces Green Beret Group in Germany. However, he was on leave at the time of the incident.
A former colleague of Livelsberger expressed shock upon learning about his alleged involvement in the explosion. They described him as a highly decorated combat veteran with a strong background in both Special Forces and explosives, which seemed contradictory to the nature of the crime. The colleague also mentioned Livelsberger's apparent support for former President Trump, stating that he often shared positive comments about Trump's actions and support for the military on his Facebook page. They added that Livelsberger had a great deal of admiration for Trump.
At a news conference the following day, Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill revealed that the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck used in the explosion had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the blast injured seven people outside the Trump hotel. Although the body found inside the truck was unrecognizable due to severe burns, the department has reason to believe it was Livelsberger based on identifying marks.
The motive behind the explosion has not yet been determined. Authorities have been working to piece together a timeline of events leading up to the incident. They have determined that the Cybertruck was rented by an individual believed to be Livelsberger on December 28 in Denver and made stops at Tesla charging stations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona before arriving in Las Vegas early on New Year's Day. The truck was then driven to the Trump Hotel, where it was loaded with fireworks, gas tanks, and camping fuel and detonated remotely.
Despite the use of highly flammable materials, the explosion was not as destructive as it could have been. The blast caused damage to the valet area outside the Trump Hotel and injured seven people, but the damage could have been much worse if not for the Cybertruck's durable body construction. Experts have noted that the truck contained most of the blast and directed it upwards, protecting the building from more severe damage.
Sheriff McMahill commended the sturdy construction of the Cybertruck, stating that it limited the impact of the explosion. He explained, "The fact that this was a Cybertruck limited the damage that occurred inside of the valet because it had most of the blast. Up through the truck and out." He also pointed out that the front glass doors of the Trump Hotel, which were parked directly in front of the truck, remained intact despite the blast.
In other related news, the US Court of Appeals recently rejected former President Trump's appeal of a $5 million judgment against him.
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