Authorities are investigating the Tesla Cybertruck explosion that occurred outside Trump Las Vegas hotel Wednesday as a possible act of terror.

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in Las Vegas early on New Year’s Day, killing the driver and injuring several others. The explosion happened a little before 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday after a Cybertruck parked in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.

One person was dead and at least seven people were injured after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded and caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

The FBI said on Friday that the suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas this week had no animosity towards U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and likely had post-traumatic stress disorder.

In an unexpected turn of events, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded near President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas on January 1, 2025. The explosion captured global attention, combining the intrigue of a high-tech vehicle with a politically charged setting.

Elon Musk has said the "evil knuckleheads" behind the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Donald Trump 's Las Vegas hotel picked the "wrong vehicle for a terrorist attack" as the car limited the damage inflicted. Newsweek has contacted Tesla for comment via email outside of regular working hours.

The suspicious blast is being investigated as a possible terrorist attack, three senior law enforcement members briefed on the matter told NBC News.

Last week an active-duty US Army soldier died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound right before blowing up the Tesla Cybertruck he had rented in front of the Trump Towers hotel in Las Vegas using a crudely-built explosive and fireworks.

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In text messages to his ex-girlfriend, the soldier raised the curtain on the stress he felt by reliving the violence of his deployment.

Matthew Livelberger was found responsible for the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Las Vegas Trump International Hotel. Retired Lt. Gen. Richard Newton discusses why it's important for veterans to seek mental health help despite stigmas surrounding the need for help.