Giuliani says he would be willing to testify in impeachment trial

Rudy GiulianiRudy GiulianiState sanctions Ukrainian billionaire over alleged corruption Newsmax adds Andrew Giuliani as a contributor Trump sued by Democrat over mob attack on Capitol MORE, who serves as President TrumpDonald TrumpTrump announces new tranche of endorsements DeSantis, Pence tied in 2024 Republican poll Lawmakers demand changes after National Guard troops at Capitol sickened from tainted food MORE’s personal attorney, said Tuesday night that he would be willing to testify in a Senate impeachment trial for the president.

 

“I would testify,” Giuliani told reporters as he arrived at a New Year’s Eve party at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

 

He added that he could “do demonstrations” and that he’d “love to try the case.”

 

Giuliani is not expected to be a part of Trump’s defense team.

 

 

Senators have reached an impasse over the parameters of a trial. One of the most divisive issues is whether witnesses should be called to testify.

 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell makes failed bid to adjourn Senate after hours-long delay Paul Ryan to host fundraiser for Cheney amid GOP tensions Senate Democrats near deal to reduce jobless boost to 0 MORE (R-Ky.) and other GOP senators have said they would prefer a quick trial that ends in Trump’s acquittal, while Democrats are pushing for multiple administration officials to testify.

 

Giuliani has been at the center of the impeachment proceedings and would be a witness of great interest for Democrats, who believe the president’s attorney carried out a shadow foreign policy in Ukraine.

 

The House earlier this month passed two articles of impeachment against Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. 

 

Democrats allege Trump made a White House meeting and security assistance for Ukraine contingent on the country announcing investigations into the president’s political rivals.

 

Giuliani has spoken about meeting with Ukrainian officials to obtain damaging information about Democratic presidential candidate Joe BidenJoe BidenSenate holds longest vote in history as Democrats scramble to save relief bill Ex-Trump appointee arrested in Capitol riot complains he won't be able to sleep in jail Biden helps broker Senate deal on unemployment benefits MORE.

 

The president’s attorney traveled to Ukraine earlier this month to meet with several officials on the subject, and he has said he hopes to brief Republican lawmakers on his findings.

 

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamSenate holds longest vote in history as Democrats scramble to save relief bill Biden helps broker Senate deal on unemployment benefits Senate braces for 'God-awful,' 'stupid' session ahead of COVID-19 relief vote MORE (R-S.C.) has said Giuliani is welcome to testify before his committee, though it’s unclear if Republicans would welcome him as part of the impeachment process.