In a startling turn of events, a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas sent shockwaves through the city last week.
The incident, captured in a newly released video by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, shows an Army Special Forces soldier, Matthew Livelsberger, seated inside his Tesla Cybertruck as it ignites into flames. The explosion occurred on New Year’s Day right on the bustling Vegas strip, drawing immediate attention from authorities and the public.
Livelsberger, who served as a Green Beret in Afghanistan and Central Asia, was discovered with two firearms – a handgun and a rifle. Both weapons were legally obtained, according to investigators. The events took a tragic turn when Livelsberger allegedly shot himself, with a .50-caliber weapon reportedly involved in the incident.
The harrowing footage reveals explosives were detonated within the vehicle, leading to the fiery blast while Livelsberger remained in the front seat. In a message released by the Clark County Sheriff’s Department, Livelsberger penned, ‘This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake up call. Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence.’ He further expressed, ‘I needed to cleanse my mind of the brothers I’ve lost and relieve myself of the burden of the lives I took.’
Livelsberger, known for his support of Donald Trump, urged service members, veterans, and all Americans to ‘wake up,’ criticising what he described as weak leadership focused on self-enrichment. His poignant statements have sparked discussions about mental health and the pressures faced by veterans.
The explosive incident outside the Trump Hotel has left many questioning the motivations and mental state of an experienced veteran like Matthew Livelsberger. It serves as a grim reminder of the challenges faced by veterans and the struggles they endure in silence.
