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Claimant: Scott Bessent and Sean Duffy
Claim: Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg doomed the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger, causing Spirit Airlines’ shutdown.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Warren and Buttigieg opposed the merger, and the Biden Justice Department sued to block it. However, Spirit cited rising fuel prices, lack of funding, and years of financial losses as reasons for shutting down, making the claim incomplete.
Date: 05/08/2026
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Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check