Trump Plans to Bail Out Spirit Airlines With Your Taxpayer Dollars

The Trump administration is considering a bailout for Spirit Airlines, which could be a loan worth as much as $500 million.The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the proposed deal could give the federal government warrants for a large stake in the company, and that the Transportation Department and Commerce Department are part of the discussions. Nothing has been finalized yet.The budget airline, known (and frequently mocked) for its bare-bones offerings, has been struggling after decla...