Judicial Watch files FOIA lawsuit against DOD over use of Marines at Biden's 'Red Speech' in Philly

Judicial Watch announced on Tuesday that it has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Defense Department for records related to President Biden's use of U.S. Marines during his campaign speech on September 1 of last year in Philadelphia.  

That was the controversial speech in which Biden called MAGA Republicans a threat to democracy. The lawsuit was filed after the DOD failed to comply with Judicial Watch's FOIA request on October 31st  for all related communications.

The speech was made in front of a red backdrop, with two Marines in the background. Biden said that Trump supporters "represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic."

He went on to say, "MAGA Republicans do not respect the Constitution. They do not believe in the rule of law. They do not recognize the will of the people. They refuse to accept the results of a free election, and they're working right now as I speak in state after state to give power to decide elections in America to partisans and cronies, empowering election deniers to undermine democracy itself."

"Biden's infamous 'Red Speech,' which included the abuse of our Marines in its totalitarian imagery, painted a target on Trump and tens of millions of Americans for political suppression and worse," said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, according to a Judicial Watch press release. "And, to make matters worse, the Pentagon is violating federal law by hiding records about Biden's misuse of our military in his attempt to intimidate Americans."