FBI Identifies Ex-Special Forces Soldier in Trump Hotel Cybertruck Explosion

Jan 2, 2025, 05:46 AM

Authorities have identified 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger of Colorado Springs as the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in his death as the sole fatality. The FBI and local law enforcement are conducting investigations, including searching a townhouse in Colorado Springs linked to him. Reports indicate that Livelsberger had a military background, with some sources suggesting experience in special forces or intelligence. His LinkedIn profile lists him as an Operations Director and Intelligence Manager with Special Forces experience. Authorities are examining possible connections between this incident and a recent attack in New Orleans, noting that both attackers had military experience and used vehicles rented from the same company.