The Justice Department has said the photo constituted a threat against Trump, the 47th president. In addition, defense lawyers say the warrant applications distort statements made to investigators by a person who knew Comey but has been now estranged from him for years. But the FBI’s own investigation determined Giuliani’s claims to be untrue, defense lawyers said. The surveillance had been requested by a senior Justice Department official. The Justice Department will have an opportunity to respond to the defense filings.