Rudy Giuliani says he won't testify without consulting Trump

Rudy Giuliani told CNN on Friday that he would not testify for the House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry without consulting his client, President Donald Trump.

Trump's personal lawyer said his work for the President should be protected by attorney-client privilege.

"Ultimately, if I were to say yes and he were to say no, I can't testify," Giuliani said, adding that he has not talked to Trump about the possibility he would testify.

Giuliani said he has not heard from any of the three House committees investigating whether Trump acted improperly in his communications with the Ukrainians. Asked if he was concerned he would be subpoenaed by the House, Giuliani laughed.

"I consider them a joke. A sad joke. They have no legitimacy. I would think of challenging their subpoena on the grounds that they're not a legitimate committee," Giuliani said.

Giuliani is among those who House Democrats have told CNN they would like to hear from.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.