Hours after signalling a thaw with Elon Musk, President Donald Trump teased the Tesla chief with a pointed six-word quip that played off their months-long dispute.

Trump, speaking in his typical freewheeling style at US-Saudi Investment Forum, repeatedly referenced favours he claimed to have extended to Musk during the billionaire’s brief stint as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.

"Has he ever thanked me for that properly?" Trump asked the audience, before returning to the point minutes later. "You are so lucky. I’m with you, Elon."

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"If they buy a nice Tesla car - you're so lucky I'm with you, Elon! Has he ever THANKED ME properly?"

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