In the first week of its release, “Fighter” – the Trump tribute song that has gone massively viral – has debuted in the top 5 on Billboard’s Digital Sales Charts. The single, co-written by veteran Nashville hitmaker Chris Wallin and performed by Breitbart’s own Jon Kahn, landed at the No. 4 spot, meaning it was the fourth most purchased song across all digital platforms.
The song is still ranked No. 1 on iTunes’ chart across all genres of music as of Tuesday morning. It has dominated iTunes for more than six days straight after being released last week. Not only has the song been praised by former President Donald Trump, who recently shared the song on his official Instagram account, calling it an “unexpected honor,” his re-election campaign has also embraced the single, playing the music video during a rally Monday in Pennsylvania to thunderous reception, just before Trump took the stage.
Chris Wallin and Jon Kahn.
Jon Kahn recently explained the genesis of the song. The whole project from its inception was intended to portray President Trump in the light that millions of Americans see him in, as oppose to the fog of the gaslighting left machine that wants so badly to identify him as a threat to democracy,” Kahn told Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matt Boyle on Breitbart News Saturday. President Trump is not a threat to democracy,” Kahn continued. He’s a threat to the left’s mission to change America into something that’s unrecognizable.
In addition to dominating iTunes, “Fighter” has garnered more than 10 million views across social media through its music video. The lyrics of the song further emphasize its message.
I’ve been down Counted out Smiling through the taste of blood In my own mouth I got bruises Broken bones But they don’t know I ain’t in this ring alone I’m a fighter No one can say that I’m a run and hider I was born to be a do or die-er A make it righter Don’t throw that towel just yet Don’t cash in that last bet Cause I hit harder when I’m tired I’m a fighter I get back up That’s what I do I didn’t soldier on this far just to lose So take your shot Is that all you got? I’m a fighter No one can say that I’m a run and hider I was born to be a do or die-er A make it righter Don’t throw that towel just yet Don’t cash in that last bet Cause I hit harder when I’m tired I’m a fighter No one can keep me down They didn’t know but they know now That I’m a fighter No one can say that I’m a run and hider Don’t cash in that last bet Don’t throw that towel just yet I’m a fighter.
The song’s powerful lyrics, combined with its catchy melody, have resonated with many listeners who identify with the struggles faced by President Trump. The overwhelming support for “Fighter” has not only placed it among the top songs on Billboard’s Digital Sales Charts but also demonstrated the enduring appeal of the former president and his supporters.