The recent attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans have raised serious questions about a potential connection between the perpetrators, their motives, and whether these were coordinated acts of terrorism. Authorities are investigating the incidents, which occurred within hours of each other and involved vehicles rented through the same platform, Turo.
The suspect in the Las Vegas explosion, 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, reportedly filled a Tesla Cybertruck with gasoline tanks, camping fuel, and large firework mortars before detonating it outside the Trump International Hotel. The vehicle’s robust stainless-steel design remarkably contained the explosion, limiting damage and saving lives. The attack resulted in Livelsberger’s death, while several bystanders sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.
Meanwhile, in New Orleans, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar carried out a deadly attack in the French Quarter, driving a rented truck into a crowd and killing 14 people. Before being shot and killed by police, Jabbar reportedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, raising alarms about his motives and potential affiliations. Both men had military backgrounds, having served at the same U.S. Army base, and their use of vehicles rented through the same company has further fueled speculation about a connection.
Despite these parallels, the FBI has stated there is “no definitive link” between the two incidents at this stage. Speaking at a Thursday press conference, an FBI official emphasized that the investigation remains in its preliminary phases. Authorities are working to uncover any communication between Livelsberger and Jabbar, as well as potential ties to extremist networks.
FBI: There is “no definitive link” between Las Vegas attack and New Orleans attack
-Both attacks involved vehicles
-Attacks happened within hours of each other
-Both vehicles rented through Turo
-Both suspects served in U.S. Army at the same base pic.twitter.com/WPM7EZVAM6— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 2, 2025
The Tesla Cybertruck’s unexpected role in limiting the Las Vegas explosion drew comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who pointed out the vehicle’s unique durability. “The evil knuckleheads picked the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack,” Musk said. “Cybertruck actually contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards. Not even the glass doors of the lobby were broken.”
While investigators continue to analyze the attackers’ backgrounds and possible coordination, these events have reignited concerns about domestic and international terrorism. Livelsberger and Jabbar’s shared military history has also prompted calls for deeper scrutiny into potential radicalization within the ranks, especially among veterans.
BREAKING: On the Shawn Ryan Show, Sam Shoemate revealed the Las Vegas Cybertruck Bomber emailed him before the attack.
The bomber claimed the U.S. and China had “gravitic propulsion systems” and alleged FBI surveillance.
pic.twitter.com/w3igRUz1fW— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 3, 2025
As these investigations unfold, questions remain about how such attacks were able to take place and whether stronger preventive measures could have stopped them. For now, the focus is on uncovering the truth behind these heinous acts and ensuring justice for the victims.
