But it did not appear anyone felt rebuked at the White House. The party, according to the White House schedule, was set to begin at 8:15 p.m., a full 10-and-a-half hours after Giuliani arrived. At times he grew frustrated the White House attempts at messaging weren't leading the news cycle. (By comparison, then-President Bill Clinton delivered a six-minute address on the White House South Lawn after the House voted to impeach him). He said he does not fault McConnell for coordinating with the President and the Trump White House.

Source: CNN December 14, 2019 13:18 UTC