He asked a foreigner to help investigate a political rival. He used the power of his office. And not for the national security interests, which is totally normal... but this is for personal gain. It was for him. And that's what a king does. That's not what a president does.
Slotkin contrasts the normal use of presidential power for national security with Trump's actions, which she views as self-serving.
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