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Wiz Imp

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89. This article says it was just 15 seconds.

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 09:27 PM

Jan 2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tower-las-vegas-cybertruck-explosion-fire/

McMahill said gasoline canisters, camp fuel canisters and large firework mortars were found in the back of the vehicle after the explosion, which occurred about 15 seconds after the vehicle pulled in front of the building. It's still unclear how the explosives were ignited, he said.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Jan 2025 OP

Bullshit. The bastard wasn't even in the area. Neither bastard was in the area. Autumn Jan 2025 #1

Inside job? TheBlackAdder Jan 2025 #19

Just like the shooter who had all his stuff waiting at the golf course that no one knew Trump was Autumn Jan 2025 #21

The shooter was willing to wait that day or a few more because he knew how often tRump goes golfing. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #50

How did he know Trump was going to be there? did he set up at several courses? Autumn Jan 2025 #54

It was the most logical course. He was tracking him. He knew he was in the area and had no rallies scheduled. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #55

Gone with the drones Marthe48 Jan 2025 #94

The authorities said there was clear evidence he'd been in the general vicinity of the course for about 1 month AZJonnie Jan 2025 #113

There was no shooter Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #92

They're trying to determine if it was intentional. If so, it would be"send a message"...Trump and Musk. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #29

A suicidal act then, since the driver died? wnylib Jan 2025 #68

Many terrorists commit suicide. It remains to be seen if these were just a bunch of fireworks that accidentally LeftInTX Jan 2025 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jan 2025 #72

It didn't explode on its own Polybius Jan 2025 #103

The hatch was slid above the cab. duncang Jan 2025 #114

Completely illogical to think that "terrorist" designation requires some leader in the area. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #43

Just cuz his NAME was on the building? LSparkle Jan 2025 #53

The icing on the cake was the cybertruck. Autumn Jan 2025 #57

Would they be looking at terrorism if it was a Holiday Inn? Yes. If you intend to blow up a building, it's LeftInTX Jan 2025 #105

Uh huh.. Alliepoo Jan 2025 #2

If it was aimed at Trump they missed the make by a wide country mile. Like across the country. Autumn Jan 2025 #12

Attempting assignation is bad enough. Thank goodness it has nothing to do with assassination. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #45

I will never buy what they are selling. Shot in the ear and the ear is completely healed 2 days later. Autumn Jan 2025 #56

MAGA is bat shit crazy people - ever met one? walkingman Jan 2025 #3

Elaine Chao's sister drowns in a Tesla because the doors wouldn't open. This guy burns from the doors not opening. TheBlackAdder Jan 2025 #20

Seems Tesla knows there are problems with some of the batteries Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #32

Was this Mitch McConnels sister in law? Maggiemayhem Jan 2025 #85

Yes Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #91

NOT President Trump. He's former President Trump or President-elect Trump h2ebits Jan 2025 #4

Any of the above are acceptable FBaggins Jan 2025 #28

Not in my eyes for this evil man. . .. h2ebits Jan 2025 #42

Even you are wrong Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2025 #52

LOL h2ebits Jan 2025 #61

How about the person that died ? Just a random person that was killed JI7 Jan 2025 #5

Pretty certain it was the driver, who remained in the vehicle when it exploded MichMan Jan 2025 #16

Hope it wasn't a hotel valet Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #34

The New York Post ScratchCat Jan 2025 #6

That was my first thought as well. W_HAMILTON Jan 2025 #70

Whatever it was, it was intentional TheProle Jan 2025 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #8

When it blew up. it really looks like it was full of fireworks Dennis Donovan Jan 2025 #9

I think they burn, not blow up usually EX500rider Jan 2025 #15

Very Doubtful They Explide ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #90

Looks like fireworks. Agreed. underpants Jan 2025 #40

I don't think the traction battery caught fire in this case jmowreader Jan 2025 #95

Unless it is a MAGA doing the attacks tinymontgomery Jan 2025 #10

Should be easy to find out who the truck belonged to. Autumn Jan 2025 #14

Chis Hays just reported Lifeafter70 Jan 2025 #31

Unless it was a rental FBaggins Jan 2025 #35

If it's a rental they will know who rented it. Autumn Jan 2025 #38

It apparently was FBaggins Jan 2025 #67

Of course... Everything has to be centered around King Donnie Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #11

The ny post is a rightwing rag. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #13

NY Post is useful only as birdcage liner. AltairIV Jan 2025 #22

NY Post Barbegazi Jan 2025 #47

And ABC is working for teDump AllyCat Jan 2025 #109

And yet I see it posted here regularly, much to my dismay. Every week I see more and more RW-sourced OPs here on DU. Celerity Jan 2025 #110

Yeah, I try to call it out when I see it... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #112

They are catching on fire everywhere. Blue Full Moon Jan 2025 #17

But they ARENT exploding. Big difference. Callie1979 Jan 2025 #65

Fireworks not unusual for New Years. Blue Full Moon Jan 2025 #73

Not with gasoline, air canisters and lighter fluid poured on them! LeftInTX Jan 2025 #106

Thought by who? RockRaven Jan 2025 #18

This incident illustrates the Trump-Musk presidency and its impact on America LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2025 #23

those who thought Butler PA was fake... with blood capsules and actors... WarGamer Jan 2025 #24

correct me if I'm mistaken but onethatcares Jan 2025 #26

the goal was the symbolism... a MUSK truck at TRUMP hotel. WarGamer Jan 2025 #30

From another angle... littlemissmartypants Jan 2025 #75

Why is this person wearing a mask.lol??? LeftInTX Jan 2025 #81

There are a lot of speculations sarisataka Jan 2025 #36

It still does have a dumpster fire element to it. underpants Jan 2025 #44

Some here still do n/t MichMan Jan 2025 #74

Neither story suggests it was an attempt on Trump's life. onenote Jan 2025 #25

What the fuck happened True Dough Jan 2025 #27

Can Tesla remote control those weird trucks ? nt delisen Jan 2025 #33

Assuming it's a terror attack, and the CT didn't just blow up on its own, the choice of vehicles is telling. sop Jan 2025 #37

They catch on fire. I think it's a engineering problem. Blue Full Moon Jan 2025 #48

I suspect the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in the CT blew up. sop Jan 2025 #62

And the Shock Doctrine kicks in.... jalan48 Jan 2025 #39

Strangely enough some say the cybertruck is a terroristic threat to pedestrians unweird Jan 2025 #41

Well it was New Year's eve last night. A lot of people set off fireworks. Blue Full Moon Jan 2025 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #46

Potential lives on the street and at the hotel...... LeftInTX Jan 2025 #49

The design of the Cybertruck Mblaze Jan 2025 #58

Well maybe, just maybe taxi Jan 2025 #59

You know, that's actually plausible. Maru Kitteh Jan 2025 #87

lol. Hanlon's razor is good enough sometimes. taxi Jan 2025 #93

JD Vance did it....he's been sneaking around Bread and Circuses Jan 2025 #60

That would have been terrible or something. Orrex Jan 2025 #63

Another "shot across the bow"... PCIntern Jan 2025 #64

Because of the US inept justice system and transforming into just another shithole country yaesu Jan 2025 #66

It absolutely ForgedCrank Jan 2025 #69

Something stinks liberal N proud Jan 2025 #76

Careless smoking.. Historic NY Jan 2025 #77

and the gasoline and lighter fluid dumped on the fireworks? WarGamer Jan 2025 #83

Because of the world we are forced to live in now William769 Jan 2025 #78

Total BS Picaro Jan 2025 #79

Wow, looks exactly like the one in Trump's motorcade recently! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 2025 #80

LV Police Ever-Green Jan 2025 #82

Sounds like it was meant to burn Renew Deal Jan 2025 #84

or explode Ever-Green Jan 2025 #86

How long was it parked there? I would think this space is just a drop-off, pick-up area IcyPeas Jan 2025 #88

This article says it was just 15 seconds. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #89

Reportedly was driving around. Maybe B.See Jan 2025 #96

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2025 #97

Well, Hello again!! GP6971 Jan 2025 #98

OMG! greatauntoftriplets Jan 2025 #100

Our pizza drivers are still in your neighborhood. GP6971 Jan 2025 #99

Already 2025 is a dumpster fire Jerry2144 Jan 2025 #101

If they wanted to get him, they would have been near Mar E Lago IzzaNuDay Jan 2025 #102

That vehicle would have killed alot of people if it had exploded like most vehicles do. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #104

I'm sorry I clicked on this, I thought there was some news scipan Jan 2025 #107

Both news agencies cited have ties to him. AllyCat Jan 2025 #108

Cybertruck guy ID'd as former Green Beret residing in Colorado Springs. Possibly still active duty. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #111