Levelsburger’s wife allegedly broke up with him over allegations of infidelity before killing herself. (Facebook / Matt Berg)

On New Year’s Day, a strange and tragic event took place in Las Vegas when Matthew Levelsbergera 37-year-old Army Special Forces soldierexplosion a Tesla Cybertruck outside of Trump International Hotel Before taking his own life inside the car. As details emerge, investigators are now reportedly looking into whether his actions were motivated by personal turmoil rather than political motives.
A marriage in crisis
Levelsberger’s downward spiral began just days before Christmas. According to law enforcement sources, his wife confronted him over the alleged infidelity, leading to a heated argument that ended their relationship. Six days later, Levelsberger left his Colorado Springs home, leaving his wife and infant daughter behind, New York Post sources reported.
“He loved his family, but he was clearly struggling,” a source familiar with the case revealed.
Renting a Tesla Cybertruck through the Toro app, Levelsberger made his way to Las Vegas. On New Year’s morning, he parked an electric truck outside a Trump hotel, detonated explosives inside, and fatally shot himself.
Intentions under scrutiny
The location and method of the attack initially led investigators to suspect political motives. The Trump International Hotel, which is associated with President-elect Donald Trump, and the Tesla vehicle produced by Trump ally Elon Musk, seemed like deliberate choices.
“It was not lost on us that this happened in front of the Trump building and that a Tesla vehicle was used,” said Spencer Evans, the FBI special agent in charge of the investigation.
However, Levelsberger’s history as a “Rambo-type patriot” and staunch Trump supporter complicates this view. Sources now say he deliberately chose the Cybertruck for its unique design, which limited the blast radius and reduced potential casualties.
“Had he used a regular car, the explosion would have shattered the glass doors of the building and endangered the people in the lobby,” a source explained.
Musk himself commented on the incident via Twitter: “Evil knuckleheads chose the wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack. The cyber truck actually contained the explosion and it detonated upwards. The lobby glass. Even the door was not broken.
The explosion caused minor injuries to seven people, while Levelsberger’s body was burned beyond recognition. He was later identified through his passport and an Army ID found in the truck.
A soldier’s last struggle
Levelsberger was a decorated soldier, having served in Afghanistan in 2017 and 2018. Known for his patriotism and commitment to the military, he was described by his uncle, Dan Levelsburger, as “a very patriotic American.”
“He loved Trump, and he was always a very patriotic soldier,” his uncle told The Independent.
Despite his military accolades, Levelsberger’s personal life seemed to blossom in the weeks leading up to his death. Law enforcement agencies are now investigating whether his actions were a desperate attempt to end internal strife rather than a calculated political statement.
Questions remain.
As investigators piece together Levelsburger’s final days, his actions become a mystery. Was his choice of location and vehicle a deliberate symbolic act, or just a coincidence? And was his ultimate goal driven by heartbreak, ideology, or something else entirely?
For now, Levelsberger’s tragic end has left a grieving family, a traumatized nation, and a trail of unanswered questions.