The final investigative report was released on the Army special forces soldier who detonated his cybertruck outside of Trump Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada, only furthering questions about his motives.
The 70-page dossier was released on Monday, confirming that Matthew Livelsberger, 37, was an active member of the Army Green Beret, and had a "manifesto" on his phone, which was classified by the Department of War.
Livelsberger loaded the truck with fireworks, gas tanks, and camping fuel, and set it ablaze while "simultaneously" shooting himself on January 1, 2025. The fire resulted in a massive explosion.
Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at the entrance of The Trump Tower in Las Vegas (January 1, 2025) pic.twitter.com/tQBE83ln6d
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Six people inside the hotel were injured.
While his manifesto will not be released, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department report provides several clues about his possible motives.
Livelsberge left behind a message in his Notes app that claimed the attack was not a terror attack, but a way to "cleanse" his mind while sending a message to the "feckless leadership" of the United States, which was "near collapse."
“This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake up call. Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives," the message read.
One note was sent to Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and host of a popular podcast. That note has not been released in its entirety.
The police report describes the explosion as “a premeditated attack involving a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, with the potential to cause mass casualties and extensive structural damage.” Several questions still remain on what prompted the soldier to take his own life in such a spectacular way.
