Trump Considers US Government Purchase of Spirit Airlines Amid Bailout Talks

President Trump is considering a US government acquisition of Spirit Airlines, with the airline's lawyer confirming advanced talks for a rescue package as the company faces financial distress after its merger with JetBlue was blocked.

Coverage

• Big-name Republicans are balking at Trump taking a stake in Spirit Airlines. Here’s why - CNN
• Trump Says He Is Thinking About the US Buying Spirit Airlines
• US Taps Kirkland & Ellis for Advice on Spirit Airlines Rescue
• Spirit Airlines lawyer says cash 'not going to last for very much longer,' but government rescue on the table
• Lawyer: Spirit Airlines in Advanced Talks on Govt Financing - Newsmax
• Biden Killed the Spirit Airlines Merger. Now Trump Wants Taxpayers To Save the Company.

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