Listen To Story Above
Army veteran Matthew Livelsberger sent enthusiastic texts about a rented Tesla Cybertruck to his ex-girlfriend just days before an apparent suicide bombing at Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old Colorado resident and Green Beret seemed excited about the vehicle, sharing photos and expressing his joy.
“I rented a Tesla Cybertruck. It’s the s***,” Livelsberger texted Arritt at 9 a.m. Sunday from Denver. “I feel like Batman or halo.”
More than 36 hours later and 24 hours since we have his name.,,
The Matthew Livelsberger situation makes NO sense at all.
The recent texts with his ex girlfriend (screenshot below) doesn’t seem in line with someone who was planning to off himself.
Very bizarre. And there’s a… pic.twitter.com/GfxqbEYnSm
— Brian’s Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) January 3, 2025
The exchange surprised Arritt, who hadn’t communicated with Livelsberger since their 2021 breakup. During their conversation, he mentioned his new position working with drones and compared the vehicle’s speed to his childhood sneakers.
“How fast is it?” Arritt asked of the Tesla truck.
“Ungodly,” he replied admiringly. “It matches my Kobe 2 shoes I had when I was little.”
The upbeat messages gave no indication of his alleged plans. According to reports, Livelsberger’s wife had recently ended their marriage after discovering his infidelity on December 26. The FBI revealed he had reached out to multiple former girlfriends in his final days.
“I just want everyone to know that Matt was the kindest man I ever knew,” Arritt told the Denver Gazette.
JUST IN: Family of accused Trump hotel truck bomber Matthew Livelsberger says he was a “big Trump supporter,” questions the incident.
Odd.
The uncle of Livelsberger told the Independent that he is confused by the explosion because his nephew could rig a bomb to blow up half the… pic.twitter.com/uJ4uDmfWzR
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 2, 2025
Questions remain about the incident’s motivation, particularly given Livelsberger’s reported support for Trump. His 19-year military service, mostly at Fort Carson and in Germany, adds another layer of complexity to the case.
The explosion, which claimed only Livelsberger’s life, occurred after he allegedly shot himself inside the vehicle. As Trump’s inauguration approaches, this incident highlights the need for increased vigilance against potential security threats.
The case presents numerous unanswered questions about the motive behind this apparent act of terrorism, particularly given Livelsberger’s political leanings and his seemingly positive state of mind in his final communications.
