# How Pete Buttigieg & Joe Biden Destroyed Spirit Airlines and 17,000 Jobs | 5/4/26

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Podcast: [Pat Gray Unleashed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pat-gray-unleashed-703249)
Published: 2026-05-04T15:26:00+00:00
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## Resource

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy just went off on the Biden administration and Pete Buttigieg for the shocking collapse of Spirit Airlines. Spirit Airlines officially shut down operations after 34 years, leaving passengers stranded and 17,000 workers without jobs. Duffy made it crystal clear on national TV: “Spirit tried to merge with JetBlue. The Joe Biden-Pete Buttigieg administration and DOJ tanked that deal. Immediately after that, they filed for bankruptcy.” This wasn’t just bad luck — it was the predictable result of Biden-era policies that prioritized ideology over American jobs and affordable travel. While the Trump administration tried to step in with support, the damage from the previous four years was already done. We also cover: Senator John Fetterman's approval rating is NOT good. Why are conservatives attacking the LDS Church? NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on moon base. When will the SAVE America Act be passed? Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News. Republicans and conservatives have been warning about this for years — big government interference always hurts working Americans the most. Drop a 🔥 if you’re glad the Trump administration is finally cleaning up Biden’s mess. Comment below: Who do you think is most responsible — Biden, Buttigieg, or the DOJ? 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered coverage of the Biden administration’s failures and the latest Trump news. Turn on notifications so you never miss a video! 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:16 Pat's House Update 04:25 New Pat Gray BINGO! Card 10:15 Congress Not Getting Anything Done! 11:40 Sean Duffy on Spirit Airlines Going Under 18:08 Chris Murphy's Response: Elon Musk VS. Graham Platner 21:23 John Fetterman on Communists in the Democrat Party 23:50 Harry Enten on Democrats Hating John Fett…

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