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Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration

| May 1, 2026 12:30 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines, with talks ongoing and no final decision yet on whether to move forward with a potential bailout.

Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Florida, Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later Friday or Saturday.

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