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President TrumpDonald John TrumpGiuliani says he is unaware of reported federal investigation Louisiana’s Democratic governor forced into runoff Lawmakers focus their ire on NBA, not China MORE met with his personal attorney, Rudy GiulianiRudy GiulianiGiuliani says he is unaware of reported federal investigation Trump says Giuliani is still his lawyer Sondland to tell Congress ‘no quid pro quo’ from Trump: report MORE, for lunch at his Virginia golf course on Saturday as the former New York mayor faces scrutiny over his dealings with Ukraine, according to The New York Times.

The meeting came as Trump publicly voiced support for Giuliani in wake of a report that federal prosecutors are investigating whether Giuliani violated lobbying laws with his efforts related to Ukraine.

Early Saturday morning, Trump tweeted, “So now they are after the legendary ‘crime buster’ and greatest Mayor in the history of NYC, Rudy Giuliani.”

“He may seem a little rough around the edges sometimes, but he is also a great guy and wonderful lawyer,” the president added. “Such a one sided Witch Hunt going on in USA. Deep State. Shameful!”

Trump also spoke with Giuliani over the phone before their lunch, the Times reported, citing two unidentified sources. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill. 

Trump and Giuliani are facing mounting scrutiny over their efforts to pressure Ukraine into investigating 2020 presidential candidate Joe BidenJoe BidenGiuliani says he is unaware of reported federal investigation Trump says Giuliani is still his lawyer Sondland to tell Congress ‘no quid pro quo’ from Trump: report MORE and his son over unfounded allegations of corruption. A whistleblower complaint focused on their interactions with Ukraine is at the heart of House Democrats’ formal impeachment inquiry. 

The Times reported on Friday that prosecutors were looking into Giuliani’s efforts to undercut the American ambassador to Ukraine, Marie L. Yovanovitch, who was recalled from her post in May as Trump looked to pressure Ukraine into investigating a top political opponent. 

The probe is reportedly linked to a case against two of Giuliani’s associates who were arrested last week. Two Ukraine-born businessmen, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, were arrested last week and charged with sending illegal contributions to a congressman who they hoped would help remove Yovanovitch. 

Giuliani has acknowledged working with Parnas and Fruman to find dirt on the Biden family. But he has dismissed allegations of wrongdoing. 

He said Saturday on CNN that he has received no indications that his dealings in Ukraine are under federal investigation. Giuliani also questioned why the investigation had been leaked to the Times, saying “if it’s an appropriate law enforcement investigation, you try to keep it secret so the subjects aren’t alerted.”

“Nothing but leaks, which has to tell you whether they are or are not investigating, it’s a political attack. Otherwise, why leak it?” he asked.

Trump also confirmed Saturday evening that Giuliani remains a member of his legal team.