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Michael Strahan is seemingly responding to the Veterans Day controversy
On November 10, former NFL great Michael Strahan was found to be disrespectful to veterans while on a naval base in San Diego. Instead of placing his hand over his heart during the national anthem, he stood there along with his arms crossed, one hand holding his wrist.
The “Good Morning America” host responded to the criticism in a Nov. 11 social media post.
The incident occurred before the NFL games scheduled for that day. Strahan was standing along with his co-hosts Howie Long, Jay Glazer, Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson and Rob Gronkowski during “NFL on Fox” after they were shown standing at attention during the national anthem.
We end our performance at the San Diego Naval Base with the national anthem 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/lDb2g6oF0f
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 10, 2024
People reacted on social media, saying it was unpatriotic of Strahan to stand there and never put his hand on his heart.
The former New York Giants linebacker reportedly responded to the controversy by posting a photograph of his father, who served in the military, with a message to all veterans.
“We thank all veterans and active duty soldiers who bravely risk their lives every day to protect us. Your selfless service is immeasurable.”
Though many individuals called for Strahan to be punished someway stated, according to that there might be no penalty, suspension or discipline.
A source told the media: “His peers support him and understand that he has not been focusing on himself. In Michael’s case, there will be no penalty or fine.”
They added that he may or may not address the controversy because he wants to lengthen the lifetime of the controversy it has caused.
“Michael wants Veterans Day to be for those men and ladies who deserve it and deserve praise. To engage in the conversation like this and lengthen the conversation about what people think he is doing can be a disservice to what at the present time stands for.