It shouldn't take a "Biblical scholar" to know that's a false quotation. Anyone who reads the Bible will know that sounds wrong. And for the journalists who wrote this article, you don't need to consult a theologian. Just pick up a concordance.
Sounds like she may have heard Matthew 25:31-46, THEN misinterpreted it to fit an agenda (and claimed “old” testament).
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