Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion linked to marital dispute

Law enforcement officials have uncovered new details suggesting that a deadly explosion outside a Las Vegas hotel may have come from a personal issue rather than a political motive.

Matthew Livelsberger, 37, an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, died Wednesday when he detonated explosives inside a rented Tesla Cybertruck parked in front of a Trump hotel. 

Livelsberger's wife had ended their relationship just six days before the incident following a confrontation about alleged infidelity.

The soldier left his Colorado Springs residence on December 26 after the argument with his wife.

They share an infant daughter. 

Livelsberger rented the vehicle through the Turo app and drove to Las Vegas.

While initial speculation focused on potential political motivations due to the location and choice of vehicle, investigators are now looking at whether his personal circumstances with his wife played a more significant role. 

The FBI had previously said the symbolic connection between the Trump-owned property and the Tesla vehicle was manufactured by Trump ally Elon Musk's company.

"It's not lost on us that it happened in front of the Trump building and a Tesla vehicle was used," said FBI Special Agent Spencer Evans. 

However, Livelsberger has been described as a "Rambo-type patriot" and Trump supporter.

He may have chosen the Cybertruck to minimize civilian casualties rather than make a political statement.

The vehicle's reinforced steel construction contained most of the blast force, directing it upward and preventing serious structural damage to the hotel.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed this assessment, noting that even the hotel’s glass doors did not shatter.

Seven people sustained minor injuries in the incident. 

Authorities identified Livelsberger through his passport and military identification after his body was severely burned in the explosion.

A 19-year military veteran, Livelsberger had served in Afghanistan and most recently worked as a remote and autonomous systems manager at Camp Panzer Kaserne near Stuttgart, Germany. 

The investigation continues as authorities work to fully understand the circumstances that led to this tragic event.