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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 1 MIN

Trump Weighs Bailing Out Spirit Airlines

from The Daily News Now! Business

The Trump administration considers using the Defense Production Act to rescue Spirit Airlines from bankruptcy, sparking potential legal and political battles. The act, typically used for national defense, could be stretched to support a domestic airline, with a proposed deal involving up to $500 million in government financing. The future of Spirit, its passengers, and workers hangs in the balance as negotiations remain private. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a922ce577bd7f92

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