On a cool October evening in the suburbs of Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, a young ultra-conservative influencer turned on his microphone to welcome viewers to a TikTok live stream.
More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are working to honour his legacy and rally the youth vote ahead of the US midterm elections.
During the broadcast, when an online user joined the discussion, Carpenter engaged in debate in the style of Kirk, immediately attacking the participant.