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Veteran's Cybertruck Explosion Ruled Suicide with Political Intent

Matthew Livelsberger detonated a Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump International Hotel, leaving behind notes indicating motivations tied to PTSD and societal grievances.

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Updated: Jan 4th, 2025, 1:43 AM ET

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On New Year’s Day 2025, Army veteran Matthew Alan Livelsberger exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel, killing himself and injuring seven bystanders. Police ruled his death a suicide, with Livelsberger's intentions linked to his PTSD and societal grievances rather than acts of terrorism. He left behind letters describing his actions as a 'wake-up call' for America, expressing frustrations with political leadership. Investigators found no connections to terrorism or the New Orleans attack occurring simultaneously, and the explosives used were deemed poorly executed given Livelsberger's military background.

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