The White House declined to tip the scales as the Justice Department weighs whether to bring criminal contempt charges against former President Donald Trump allies who have so far refused to cooperate with the House Jan. 6 Select Committee.

The White House also shrugged off concerns it is setting a dangerous precedent after it decided not to assert executive privilege over documents and records that Trump requested be kept secret as part of the congressional investigation.

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