Charlie Kirk streams on Twitch primarily as a platform for political commentary and activism. He is known as a conservative activist who founded Turning Point USA and used the platform to engage with a wide audience on political issues, debates, and his conservative viewpoints. His presence on Twitch gained significant attention especially around the time of his assassination in September 2025 when he was shot during a speech at Utah Valley University, which sparked extensive reactions from many Twitch streamers and the wider online community. Twitch has also been central to controversies surrounding commentary on Kirk's assassination, with some streamers receiving bans or suspensions for making inappropriate comments about the event. The platform's role in hosting such politically charged and high-profile figures like Charlie Kirk has led to scrutiny from both the public and Congress regarding the radicalization and political violence linked to online forums including Twitch.