Rudy Giuliani is expected to speak in the upcoming weeks with the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack, although the scope of what he will discuss may be limited.
Giuliani, who was among four members of Donald Trump's legal team subpoenaed by the panel on January 18, is said to have agreed to meet with the committee investigating the Capitol attack sometime in May, reported CNN.
The agreement follows months of negotiations between both parties for Giuliani to come forward and provide testimony about the events leading up to January 6, including whether he should give an informal interview or a formal deposition.
However, CNN previously reported that while Giuliani is willing to discuss the false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election with the committee, the lawyer for the former president would not waive executive or attorney-client privilege.
Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor, previously told Newsweek that trying to force Giuliani to fully testify would prove fruitless as he can invoke attorney-client, which is the "most sacred privilege" under law.
"Attorney-client privilege—confidential communication between attorney and client providing the legal advice, is absolutely protected," Rahmani said. "That's not something that law enforcement, courts, Congress, can delve into."
Giuliani is said to be willing to testify under oath about his false election fraud claims, which are not covered by privilege.
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