Posted on 04/30/2026 5:38:47 AM PDT by Twotone
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A heated dispute broke out on Capitol Hill on Tuesday as President Donald Trump and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar clashed over whether the correct title of the Apostle Paul's epistle was "Two Corinthians" or "Eleven Corinthians."
Sources said the disagreement began when Trump confidently referenced "Two Corinthians" during an impromptu press scrum, only for Omar to correct him that it's actually "Eleven Corinthians."
"Excuse me, Mr. President, but it's obviously 'Eleven Corinthians'," said Omar. "Just like 'Eleven Samuel' and 'Eleven Kings'. Frankly, it's embarrassing that I, a Muslim of all people, would have to correct you on the name of a book of the Christian Bible."
Trump, however, vehemently disagreed. "Everybody knows it's Two Corinthians. One Corinthians and Two Corinthians. It's simple counting, and I am the best at counting," said Trump. "I'm even better than that guy 'The Count' on TV who loves counting things. I'm very smart. Not like you, Ilhan. So low IQ, it's very sad, can't even count to two."
The feisty debate quickly drew a crowd of aides, interns, and one chaplain, who tried to state that the proper pronunciation was neither "Two" nor "Eleven". However, the chaplain was reportedly told by both sides to "hush with that nonsense."
At publishing time, Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White had asked what this "Bible" book was that everyone was arguing about.
maybe because others say 2 corinthians and thus Trump wasn’t actually wrong in what he said. Trump didnt say wrong words, just pronounced it in a way. most are not used to hearing. Tom A toe, Tow motto.
Omar was factually wrong.
I’ve heard it referred to as such, but not often. It’s not as confusing as World War Eleven.
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