In a shocking turn of events, a Tesla Cybertruck explosion occurred outside the Las Vegas property of President-elect Donald Trump, sparking widespread speculation that it was an act of terror.
The incident, which left one dead and seven others injured, was swiftly followed by a statement from Melania Trump, the former and future first lady.
According to the Daily Mail, Melania Trump expressed her deep concern over the violent incidents that have recently plagued the nation. "The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop," she stated. She further extended her heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the families grappling with such profound grief and loss, urging the nation to "strive for a future where peace prevails."
The Las Vegas incident unfolded on Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, as confirmed by the city police. This incident came on the heels of another horrifying event in New Orleans, where a suspect drove a truck into a crowd, leaving 15 dead.
Footage of the Tesla Cybertruck explosion, which showed the vehicle bursting into flames outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel, was widely shared on social media. Elon Musk, a close ally of Trump and the creator of the Cybertruck, suggested that the explosion was an "act of terrorism." He noted that the Cybertruck was rented from Turo, the same company that rented out the truck involved in the New Orleans attack.
The $80,000 vehicle, produced by Musk's company Tesla, was seen ablaze outside the front revolving doors of the Trump Hotel. Eric Trump, the President-elect's middle son and Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, also commented on the incident. "Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochre of Trump Las Vegas," he wrote, emphasizing the organization's commitment to the safety and well-being of their guests and staff.
The incident has sparked a flurry of speculation on social media, with many users suggesting that it was intended to send a message to Trump and Musk. Musk himself has proposed a link between the Las Vegas explosion and the New Orleans terror attack, both involving vehicles rented from Turo.
The New Orleans incident occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day when a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning plowed into a crowd celebrating the holiday. The suspect then exited the vehicle and opened fire, resulting in at least 15 confirmed deaths.
Musk was quick to point out the connection between the two incidents, noting that both the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 were rented from the same vendor. However, he firmly asserted that the explosion was not caused by or related to the vehicle itself. As the nation grapples with these violent incidents, the call for peace and safety has never been more urgent.
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