Donald Trump has said he and Elon Musk had a "little conversation" when they were seen seated together at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.

The US president and Mr Musk were pictured talking despite their spectacular public fallout earlier this year which has seen tensions between the pair continue throughout the summer.

They were seen shaking hands before Mr Musk - who also greeted other politicians - left his seat.

Asked later about the exchange, Mr Trump said: "Well, Elon came over and said hello.

"I thought it was nice that he came over. Had a little conversation.

"We had a good relationship, but it was nice that he came over."

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Mr Musk left his role in the Trump administration at the end of May after leading the newly formed Department Of Government E

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