U.S. President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that federal authorities are investigating whether a deadly truck attack in New Orleans and an explosive Tesla Cybertruck incident in Las Vegas could be connected. 🔥🕵️♂️
\"We’re tracking the explosion of a Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas,\" Biden said, adding that officials are exploring potential ties to the New Year’s Day tragedy in New Orleans, where 15 people were killed after a pickup truck plowed into a crowd. 🚚💥
The suspect in New Orleans, identified as Texas resident Shamsud-Din Jabbar, reportedly opened fire on police before being killed in a shootout. The FBI labeled the incident a potential act of terrorism, suggesting Jabbar might not have acted alone. 🚨
Details about the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion remain scarce, but the dual probes have sparked debates about domestic security threats. Could these events be isolated, or part of a broader pattern? Authorities urge caution as investigations unfold. 🌐🔐
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Biden: Officials probing if New Orleans attack, Las Vegas blast linked
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