Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani appeared to contradict himself Sunday over whether he would cooperate with a House impeachment probe over the whistleblower complaint, but ultimately said he would if directed by Trump.

Asked by ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week" if he was going to cooperate with the committee if it includes him in its probe, the former New York City mayor replied: "I wouldn't cooperate with (House Intelligence Committee Chairman) Adam Schiff. I think Adam Schiff should be removed."

"So that's your answer? You're not going to cooperate?" Stephanopoulos asked.

"I didn't say that. I said I will consider it," Giuliani replied.

Pressed by Stephanopoulos on his conflicting response, Giuliani again said he would "consider it," adding that any potential action would be "guided" by Trump, his client.