Trump Floats Taxpayer-Funded Takeover of Spirit Airlines, Selling for Profit
By Chris Summers
Published on April 24, 2026.
President Donald Trump has suggested that a taxpayer-funded takeover of the Florida-based airline could be an option, with the intention of reselling it when oil prices decrease. The airline is currently undergoing restructuring after filing for bankruptcy protection in 2025.
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