Political Coffee 1-8-25: Is DEI or just general incompetence responsible for LA not preparing for the devastating wildfires destroying rich people's homes? Tone deaf Oregon Department of Forestry that just got a 200M bailout spending big on luxury retreat, Lars says DMV is secretly fueling human trafficking with illegal alien drivers licenses, proposed MAX extension to Vancouver won't meet rider expectations just like other MAX routes, Trump wants quick action on his agenda through budget reconciliation

Are the devastating LA wildfires are result of DEI incompetence or just bad decisions and ignorance of predicted weather? https://www.breitbart.com/weather/2025/01/08/live-updates-day-2-of-pacific-palisades-wildfires-threaten-lives-homes-in-los-angeles/ 

Tone deaf cash strapped ODF having retreat at luxury resort: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/01/cash-strapped-oregon-department-of-forestry-to-treat-employees-to-training-session-at-luxury-resort.html 

Lars: Oregon’s DMV is secretly fueling human trafficking with illegal alien drivers licenses: https://www.kxl.com/oregons-dmv-secretly-fueling-human-trafficking-with-drivers-licenses/ 

More wasteful MAX line extension to Vancouver that won’t meet expectations: https://oregoncatalyst.com/83185-extending-yellow-max-line-vancouver-trimets-worst-idea.html 

Trump wants and needs quick action on his agenda which can be done with budget reconciliation: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-wants-quick-action-on-his-agenda-can-congress-deliver-5786946?ea_src=frontpage&ea_cnt=a&ea_med=lead-story-0-title-0 

 

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 Sublimity, 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 leads the state chapter of Americans for Prosperity.