Abuse of power, obstruction: The charges against Donald Trump explained

The US Senate is expected to hold a trial this month to consider whether President Donald Trump should be removed from office after the House of Representatives in December approved two articles of impeachment that charge him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
 

Here is more detail about the two articles of impeachment approved by the Democratic-controlled House.
 

ABUSE OF POWER
 

In the impeachment context, abuse of power is generally defined as using the vast powers of the presidency for personal benefit.
 

Abuse of power is not specifically referred to as an impeachable offense in the US Constitution,