Political Coffee 6-12-26: Did high taxes/fees cause 677 higher earners to leave MC in OR? Is Trump's Iran deal real or hype? Gas prices fall for 3 straight weeks and overhyped SpaceX IPO today

Do high taxes drive out high earners? Is that why MC is imploding with 677 high earners leaving? https://oregoncatalyst.com/97338-higher-income-leave-oregon-incomes-move.html 

Is Trump’s Iran peace deal real? Did he approve of 3B in cash being transferred from UAE to Iran which Iran denies?  https://www.iranintl.com/en/202606127125 

Gas prices fall for 3 straight weeks: https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/gas-prices-fall-for-3rd-straight-week-6047074?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1

 Overhyped SpaceX IPO supposed to start at $175 today. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/stock-market-today-live-updates.html 

What is Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf?

A Long-time radio host with his own show as well as backing up as host for nationally syndicated broadcasts, Jeff is a fifth generation Oregon farmer, aviator, professional musician, former State Legislator, lobbyist, real estate developer, small business owner, firefighter, and served as an embedded broadcaster with Oregon National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jeff is a former Oregon State Representative and fifth generation Oregon farmer from Halsey, Oregon. Kropf served as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for two legislative sessions and served two sessions on the Transportation and Ways and Means subcommittees.

He also is Executive Director of Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation.