Hillary Clinton has launched a new merchandise campaign referencing language from her recent congressional deposition related to the investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with proceeds directed toward a progressive political organization.
Clinton announced the new merchandise drop on her social-media channels, writing, “You asked and we listened.”
Products include a cap and sweatshirt with the phrase “Hold me in contempt until the cows come home,” a line Clinton used during sworn testimony. The phrase appears across multiple items released as part of the campaign.
Newsweek reached out to Clinton via email for comment.
Why It Matters
The merchandise references a moment that drew widespread attention after video of Clinton’s deposition before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability was released earlier this month.
The committee has been conducting a broad investigation into Epstein’s network of associates and the handling of earlier federal investigations into his crimes. Lawmakers subpoenaed a number of political figures and public officials as part of the probe, including Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.
What To Know
During her hourslong deposition, Clinton repeatedly denied ever meeting Epstein or having any direct interaction with him, saying she had never traveled on his plane or visited his properties. She said she knew Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell only casually through mutual acquaintances.
The testimony included several tense exchanges with lawmakers. At one point, Clinton became visibly frustrated after learning that a photograph taken inside the closed-door deposition had been posted online, despite rules prohibiting images from the proceeding.
“I am done with this. If you guys are doing that, I am done,” Clinton said during the exchange. “You can hold me in contempt from now until the cows come home. This is just typical behavior.”
Neither former President Bill nor Hillary Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, and both have said they had no knowledge of his criminal activities.
The merchandise is being sold through Onward Together, a political organization founded by Clinton after the 2016 presidential election. The organization says it supports groups focused on civic engagement and democracy-related efforts.
In promotional posts, Clinton’s team framed the merchandise as a tongue-in-cheek reference to the viral moment from the deposition. According to the organization, proceeds from the items will go toward supporting progressive advocacy groups and political organizing efforts.
This is not the first time the team has released merchandise with Onward Together that has a tongue-in-cheek political message. In 2024, the same team released a mug with the phrase, “Turns out she was right about everything,” after a New York City jury found Donald Trump guilty of concealing a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.
What Happens Next
The congressional investigation into Epstein’s associates is ongoing. Lawmakers on the Oversight Committee have indicated they plan to continue interviewing additional witnesses and reviewing documents related to Epstein’s contacts with political leaders, business figures and government officials.
Meanwhile, the release of the deposition videos—and Clinton’s subsequent merchandise launch referencing the testimony—has kept the episode in the public spotlight as debate continues over the scope and direction of the congressional inquiry.
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