Following a Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas and a separate deadly incident in New Orleans on New Year's Day, former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker has voiced concerns about security at upcoming large-scale events. She emphasized the potential for further incidents, citing a rise in activity from various groups since the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Parker believes this activity, coupled with a perceived focus on domestic terrorism under the Biden administration, creates a heightened risk.

The Las Vegas incident involved a rented Tesla Cybertruck exploding outside the Trump International Hotel. The suspect, Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty U.S. Army special operations soldier, is currently under investigation. The New Orleans attack involved a truck plowing into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in multiple casualties.

Parker highlighted the upcoming Super Bowl, College Football National Championship, and President-elect Trump's inauguration as potential targets. She stressed the importance of public vigilance and reporting suspicious activity, emphasizing that 'leakage' – pre-incident indicators – often occurs. While urging Americans not to live in fear, Parker advocated for common sense precautions at large gatherings and in daily life.

Hotel guests at the Trump International described the chaotic scene following the Cybertruck explosion. Some reported hearing popping sounds and seeing smoke, while others narrowly missed encountering the suspect. The incident has prompted increased security measures and investigations into the suspect's motives.

Authorities are investigating the possibility of terrorism but have not yet established a definitive motive. While the location and type of vehicle involved have raised questions, investigators are cautious about drawing conclusions based on ideology alone. The FBI and Las Vegas Police Department are working to determine the sequence of events and any potential connections between the two incidents.