Trump Calls For Someone To Buy Spirit

President Donald Trump is making his position crystal clear: a proposed airline mega-merger is a step too far—and American workers should come first.

In a recent interview on CNBC, Trump pushed back against a potential deal between American Airlines and United Airlines, warning that combining two of the nation’s largest carriers could hurt competition and everyday travelers.

“They’re both doing very well already,” Trump said. “I don’t like the idea of them merging.”

A Power Grab in the Skies?

The proposed merger—reportedly discussed by United CEO Scott Kirby—would create the largest airline in the world.

For many Americans, especially frequent flyers and retirees who depend on affordable travel, that raises serious concerns:

• Fewer choices
• Higher ticket prices
• Less competition

Conservatives have long warned that massive corporate consolidation often leads to exactly that.

Trump Shifts Focus to Saving 14,000 Jobs

Instead of backing a corporate mega-deal, Trump pointed to a different priority: saving American jobs.

He highlighted Spirit Airlines, a struggling airline that still supports around 14,000 workers.

“I’d love to see somebody buy Spirit,” Trump said. “That’s 14,000 jobs. Maybe the federal government should help make that happen.”

It’s a message that fits squarely with Trump’s America First economic vision—protect workers, not just corporations.

A Different Direction From Washington

Any merger would need approval from the Federal Trade Commission, now led by Trump appointee Andrew Ferguson.

Under new leadership, the agency is seen as more open to business deals—but even then, this merger may be too big to ignore.

Interestingly, opposition isn’t just coming from conservatives. Democrat Senator Ruben Gallego has already rejected the idea, showing rare bipartisan skepticism.

Spirit Airlines Still in Limbo

Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines continues searching for a lifeline.

• A deal with Frontier Airlines fell through
• A proposed buyout by JetBlue was blocked in court

That leaves the future of the airline—and thousands of jobs—uncertain.

The Bottom Line

President Trump’s message is simple but powerful:
Bigger isn’t always better.

While corporate giants look to expand their dominance, Trump is focusing on protecting competition, lowering costs for consumers, and saving American jobs.

And in today’s economy, that’s a message many Americans—especially those nearing retirement—are paying close attention to.