A bizarre voicemail allegedly left by Laura Loomer for Trump critic Ed Krassenstein has exploded online after the conservative activist offered to help him find a 'good pair of handcuffs' despite acknowledging his past criticism of her.
The short recording, shared publicly by Krassenstein, has drawn widespread attention because of its unusual mix of political commentary, an apparent reference to Loomer's own history of protest activism and an unexpectedly personal offer to her outspoken critic.
Loomer's Voicemail Blends Free Speech With a Strange Offer
The recording was played during a podcast discussion, where Loomer was described as an unofficial adviser and close ally of President Donald Trump. In the 24-second voicemail, Loomer introduced herself before explaining why she had decided to contact Krassenstein.
'Hi Eddie, this is Laura Loomer,' she said.
She then acknowledged that Krassenstein had posted negative material about her but insisted she still supported his right to speak freely.
'I'm calling even though you have posted negative things about me, I still support your right to free speech,' Loomer said.
She then delivered the line that immediately became the focus of the controversy.
'And so if you need any advice on where you can get a good pair of handcuffs, this is my number and you can call me back.'
Here is a voicemail I received from @LauraLoomer calling me from Tel Aviv, Israel. She offered me a good pair of handcuffs. pic.twitter.com/blEMKWqIZW
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) April 4, 2026
The voicemail began with a familiar political argument about censorship and social media before taking a decidedly stranger turn.
According to the longer transcript shared alongside the recording, Loomer said she was calling from Tel Aviv and referred to Krassenstein and his brother being permanently banned from Twitter. She used the issue to criticise what she described as social media censorship and bias.
'This Twitter censorship and bias is awful, isn't it?' Loomer said in the purported recording, before declaring that she was 'truly against social media censorship'.
That framing made the handcuff remark even more striking. Rather than simply defending Krassenstein's right to free speech, Loomer offered to provide advice about obtaining handcuffs.
She ended the message by encouraging him to call or text her and saying she would be happy to assist.
Krassenstein later insisted that the recording was genuine after an X user questioned whether artificial intelligence could have been used to create the voice.
'It was her. I have her number,' he replied.
The Handcuff Remark Quickly Became the Talking Point
The unusual voicemail rapidly attracted reactions online, with users attempting to interpret why Loomer had made the offer.
Some connected the remark to Loomer's previous use of handcuffs during political protests, while others simply found the message bizarre.
One commenter wrote that Loomer had offered the handcuffs because she had previously 'handcuffed herself to the Twitter headquarters'.
Others were considerably harsher, describing the message as unsettling and strange. One user wrote, 'She creeps me out in the worst of ways', while another called it 'a bizarre woman'.
The reaction highlighted the increasingly theatrical nature of political disputes surrounding Loomer, whose confrontational online presence has repeatedly made her a lightning rod for controversy.
