They have a full time lobbying presence right here in Washington, D.C. 24 7, ready to go to lobby members of Congress and government officials on behalf of the airlines. And maybe so that they could make sure that Donald Trump is listening, both United and Delta gave a million dollars to Trump's inauguration fund. And surprise, surprise, airline executives don't want to have to compensate you even when the airlines mess up. So the Trump administration handed this gift over to the airlines on a silver platter. (00:40–00:46)
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Asserts that United and Delta airlines each contributed a million dollars to Trump's inauguration fund.
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