The Trump admin is in advanced talks about a potential rescue of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which is struggling to exit bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box": "I think I'd love somebody to buy Spirit, as an example."