Credited from: NEWSWEEK
The recent tragedy involving Matthew Livelsberger has caught national attention, primarily due to his alleged connections to anti-Trump sentiments through social media. Livelsberger was identified as the deceased suspect found inside an explosives-laden Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel on January 1, 2025, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
Authorities are investigating whether the incident could be linked to political motives or if it is associated with a recent New Orleans incident where another vehicle attack occurred. Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Army veteran and former Green Beret, reportedly rented the Cybertruck through Turo.
The focus then shifts to **Sara Livelsberger**, who is believed to be his wife or ex-wife. On her Facebook account, she made controversial comments that raised eyebrows, such as, "I follow his (Donald Trump's) Twitter...just to get my morning motivation to kill someone," reflecting her anti-Trump sentiments. These posts reveal her, at least in the past, as a supporter of the Democratic Party, sharing pro-Democrat content as early as May 2016, which included a poster denouncing bigotry containing a caricature of Trump.
Investigations into Livelsberger's actions suggest he packed the Tesla with materials for an explosive device, including fireworks-style mortars and camping fuel. The FBI has joined local authorities in probing into the bombing, considering possible connections to terrorism. Sheriff Kevin McMahill commented on the implications of using such a vehicle for an attack, noting, "The evil knuckleheads picked the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack," indicating a belief that the Cybertruck may have inadvertently contained the explosion and directed it upwards.
Furthermore, social media scrutiny has revealed that prior to the incident, Livelsberger had not been in contact with his wife for several days. There is ongoing uncertainty regarding whether they remained married, as her Facebook activity dwindled after 2016.
As inquiry continues into the motivations behind the Las Vegas explosion, law enforcement officials are piecing together Livelsberger’s last actions. His journey began as a decorated military man with commendable service records, making the tragic turn towards violence all the more puzzling.
For ongoing updates, keep following this investigation.