US President Donald Trump again targeted the Tesla CEO, ensuring their long-running rift remained in focus. Addressing the US-Saudi Investment Forum in his signature unscripted style on Wednesday (Thursday India time), Trump repeatedly mentioned the “favours” he claimed to have done for Musk during the billionaire’s short leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Before continuing his remarks, Trump paused to ask, “Has he ever thanked me for that properly?” Trump also asserted that his administration was providing the middle class “a deduction on the interest if they buy one of a nice Tesla car and they borrow the money.” Glancing in billionaire Elon Musk’s direction, he remarked, “You’re so lucky. I’m with you, Elon.” Moments later, he joked, “Though I do let him buy cars that aren’t electric — but those are minor details.”