Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, ‘I’d love to be able to save those jobs. I’d love to be able to save an airline.’
A Spirit Airlines 319 Airbus approaches Manchester Boston Regional Airport for a landing in Manchester, N.H. Charles Krupa/AP Photo
President Donald Trump said on April 23 that a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines could be an option, with the intention of reselling it when oil prices fall.
The Florida-based airline is undergoing restructuring after filing for bankruptcy protection in August 2025.
