Does Trump's Massive Fine Violate the 8th Amendment?

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"The Eighth Amendment says 'excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted,'" Brad Jacob told CBN News. "And the Eighth Amendment is primarily about criminal law. In a criminal court you can't give cruel and unusual punishments — you can't tar and feather someone, you can't impale them on a stake. Those kind of things are not permitted under the Constitution."

When it comes to #Trump and his massive $450 million fine, lots of questions emerge. Some claim it violates the Eighth Amendment. Here's what one legal mind proclaims.

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