One person was killed and seven others were injured in an explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Melania Trump has now spoken out about the shocking incident. 

The former and future First Lady has spoken out against the violence following the horrific occurrence, which is believed to have been premeditated, as Newsweek reported.

Melania took to social media to convey her profound sadness at the tragedy and her sincere sympathies to the families impacted.

Melania's Comments

"The incidents of violence that have impacted our communities are deeply concerning. The brutality must stop," she wrote on Twitter/X.

"My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families who are experiencing such profound grief and loss. Let us strive for a future where peace prevails."

Melania's remarks are made in anticipation of the forthcoming presidential inauguration, which will take place after a holiday season spent with family and close personal friends.

Attack Details

A great deal of alarm was caused by the explosion that took place in the porte cochère, which is located outside of the luxury hotel.

The incident, which was reported as "very large fireworks and/or a bomb" stowed in the truck's bed, looks to have been purposeful when viewed through the lens of the Las Vegas police department.

The Cybertruck's one-of-a-kind design allowed it to endure just minimal damage to the hotel itself, despite the fact that the explosion was quite severe.

From Other Family

Middle son Eric Trump of Donald Trump also spoke up, expanding on the specifics.

"Earlier today, a reported electric vehicle fire occurred in the porte cochère of Trump Las Vegas," Eric shared on social media.

"The safety and well-being of our guests and staff remain our top priority. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Las Vegas Fire Department and local law enforcement for their swift response and professionalism."

An Outsider's Take

Tesla CEO Elon Musk later claimed credit for the Cybertruck's durability and said the vehicle's design had reduced its damage from the explosion.

"Cybertruck actually contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards. Not even the glass doors of the lobby were broken," Musk stated.

He went on to clarify that the incident was not connected to any defects that were present in the vehicle itself: "We have now confirmed that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and is unrelated to the vehicle itself. All vehicle telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion," he added.

In addition, Musk claimed that the explosion was most likely the result of a terrorist strike, highlighting the fact that whoever was responsible for the incident "picked the wrong vehicle."