The House Judiciary Committee officially charged President Donald Trump with high crimes and misdemeanors on Tuesday. Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler announced two articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

NBC News Political Reporter Jon Allen dissects the substance and strategy behind each charge.

Further Reading

• Read the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump
• House leaders unveil two articles of impeachment, accusing Trump of 'high crimes and misdemeanors'

For a transcript, please visit https://www.nbcnews.com/articletwo.

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