Trump weighs taxpayer-backed Spirit Airlines takeover for later resale

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President Donald Trump is considering a government-backed purchase of Spirit Airlines with the aim of selling the carrier later, according to AP News. The plan would involve using taxpayer funds to acquire Spirit and then divest it, though details and authorization are not finalized.
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