After the Cybertruck attack at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day, federal authorities have classified Matthew Livelsberger’s motive, leaving the incident shrouded in mystery. The attack, which killed the soldier and injured six, was a premeditated act involving a vehicle loaded with explosives and other flammable items. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) released a 78-page report detailing the event, confirming the vehicle was a VBIED, but no terrorism charges were filed.
Livelsberger, a Green Beret on leave, had rented the Tesla Cybertruck through Turo and filled it with fireworks, gasoline containers, and camping fuel before driving it to the Trump hotel at around 8:40 a.m. on January 1. The vehicle detonated, causing significant damage and injuries, though it did not result in mass casualties. The LVMPD and federal investigators have concluded that the attack was planned and intended to make a public statement, with the hotel’s location chosen for its visibility and potential to create a dramatic impact.
The manifesto found on Livelsberger’s phone, which was recovered during forensic analysis, remains classified, and the investigation was handed over to the federal government. Livelsberger’s notes indicated he was seeking to ‘cleanse’ his mind and criticized U.S. leadership, calling it ‘feckless’ and ‘near collapse.’ Despite his claims that the attack was not terror-related, the act has raised questions about the potential threat and the reasons behind such a high-profile act of violence.
One of Livelsberger’s messages was sent to Shawn Ryan, an ex-Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, adding to the intrigue surrounding his intentions. The LVMPD is still reviewing the case, and Fox News Digital has reached out for further comment from the department. The incident remains a significant event, highlighting the potential threat of VBIED attacks and the need for increased security in public spaces.