Yes – it should.
The question is – what should be cut?
It is hard to find any program that is not a major financial benefit to some legislator’s district.
I mean – look at the penny. Totally worthless. Yet we keep making them because there is a manufacturer who benefits from providing the copper and he donates to political campaigns.
Now imagine how it is for some really large ticket items in the military. If you really threaten their billion dollar programs – they might just be tempted to arrange an accident for you.