Chuck Todd

Because he only would have to modify his behavior this much and he'd be in a better place.

All right.

It's some Ask Chuck time.

So let's dig in.

First one comes from David S., Colchester, Connecticut.

And he writes, Dear Chuck, thanks for the podcast.

And the fact that he won't modify his behavior that much

When news breaks far too often these days, I appreciate your reasoned perspective.

is also a curiosity.

Well, thank you.

Why?

My question is, when a U.S.

president can launch massive military actions that deplete our arsenal and potentially leaving our military vulnerable, will Congress realistically vote to prevent rebuilding?

He's willing to do so many other things transactionally.

Why won't you do that?

Because the benefits you would get if you would do that could be pretty big politically, but he chooses not to.

If not, is the power of the purse still a viable check on the executive branch?

You know, that's a fair question, David, because I know if I were a member of Congress,

And I didn't approve of this war.

I probably would feel uncomfortable not replenishing the stockpiles in the Pentagon.