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Trump weighs Spirit Airlines takeover in bailout talks

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Trump is considering a taxpayer-funded Spirit Airlines takeover as bankruptcy talks advance, with plans to resell the carrier if oil prices fall

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Apr 22, 2026
Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
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Apr 24, 2026Newest
Trump weighs Spirit Airlines takeover in bailout talks
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Insider
Trump says 'maybe' the federal government should help Spirit Airlines (opens Insider)
Published Apr 20, 2026
Insider's feed description
"I'd love somebody to buy Spirit," Trump said. "Maybe the federal government should help that one out."
CNN
Spirit Airlines close to a $500 million bailout from Trump administration (opens CNN)
Published Apr 21, 2026
CNN's feed description
Spirit Airlines is close to getting a $500 million bailout from the federal government, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
Fox5 Atlanta
Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Apr 21, 2026
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.
Forbes
Trump Could Give U.S. Stake In Notorious Cut-Rate Spirit Airlines (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 21, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Uncle Sam is reportedly nearing a bailout deal with Spirit Airlines that would give the government a potential stake in the beleaguered and bankrupt budget airline.
NBC News
Spirit Airlines nears deal with Trump administration for $500 million rescue package (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 21, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Spirit Airlines, a discount carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in under a year. It's in talks with the Trump administration for a bailout.
New York Post
Spirit Airlines nears deal to be rescued after Trump urges someone to buy bankrupt carrier (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 21, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
CBS News
Trump administration and Spirit Airlines in advanced discussions over bailout, sources say (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 21, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Fortune
Trump administration nears $500 million rescue deal for Spirit Airlines (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 21, 2026
Fortune's feed description
The deal, which has not been finalized, would reportedly give the government warrants to purchase Spirit stock.
Money Talks News
Spirit Airlines Could Get $500M Bailout as Talks Intensify (opens Money Talks News)
Published Apr 21, 2026
Money Talks News's feed description
With jet fuel prices now double Spirit’s financial projections and the Transportation Secretary openly questioning whether a rescue would ‘put good money after…
The New Republic
Trump Plans to Bail Out Spirit Airlines With Your Taxpayer Dollars (opens The New Republic)
Published Apr 21, 2026
The New Republic's feed description
The Trump administration is considering a massive rescue package for the budget airline.
WSVN Miami
Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 22, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that the federal government could help keep a struggling Spirit Airlines afloat, while also encouraging a buyer to step
Time
'Terrible Idea': Republicans Criticize Trump's Floated Bailout for Spirit Airlines (opens Time)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Time's feed description
One GOP Senator condemned the potential bailout as an “absolutely terrible idea,” while another said Americans "shouldn't be on the hook for another failing business."
ABC 7 Chicago
Spirit Airlines close to a $500M bailout from Trump administration (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 22, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Spirit Airlines is close to getting a $500 million bailout from the federal government, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
Christian Science Monitor
Trump’s move to bail out Spirit Airlines sparks Republican criticism (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
The $500 million bailout for Spirit Airlines could save thousands of jobs. But the deal, which could give the government a 90% stake, is sparking criticism over “quasi-nationalization” and federal interference in private industry.
Reason
Biden killed the Spirit Airlines merger. Now Trump wants taxpayers to save the company. (opens Reason)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Reason's feed description
The Biden administration blocked Spirit Airlines from a desperately needed merger. Now, Trump is bailing the company out with taxpayer money.
Seattle Times
Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
President Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.
CNN
Why a federal bailout of Spirit might not be enough to save the struggling airline (opens CNN)
Published Apr 22, 2026
CNN's feed description
The Trump administration is interested in saving Spirit Airlines, even if it takes millions in federal assistance. But that might not be enough to rescue an airline that’s been on life support for years.
WSVN Miami
Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 22, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the
Forbes
Why The Trump Administration Shouldn’t Bail Out Spirit Airlines (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 23, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The Trump Administration is about to violate the spirit of free enterprise.
Insider
What analysts, politicians, and aviation leaders are saying about the potential Spirit Airlines bailout (opens Insider)
Published Apr 23, 2026
Insider's feed description
Some analysts and aviation experts are concerned about the market risks posed by government intervention and whether Spirit is fundamentally viable.
Townhall
Here's Why Bailing Out Spirit Airlines is a Bad Idea (opens Townhall)
Published Apr 23, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Kevin O’Leary criticizes the proposed $500M Spirit Airlines bailout, warning it harms free market principles.
New York Post
Spirit Airlines deal threatens yet another bailout boondoggle (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 23, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Rewarding failure and punishing success isn’t a very smart economic game plan — but that's what Washington does, again and again.
FOX Business
Trump signals interest in buying Spirit Airlines with taxpayer backing, aims to resell for profit (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 23, 2026
FOX Business's feed description
Presidnet Donald Trump suggested the U.S. government to buy out Spirit Airlines instead of bailing it out as the airline faces financial struggles and rising fuel costs.
CBS News
Trump confirms he (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 23, 2026
CBS News's feed description
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Washington Examiner
Government may ‘just buy’ struggling Spirit Airlines, Trump says (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 23, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The federal government could come to the rescue of the struggling Spirit Airlines by buying out the company, President Donald Trump said.

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