Michael Strahan Faces Backlash Over Stance During National Anthem

Michael Strahan has discovered himself within the crosshairs of a bunch pissed off individuals who say his stance throughout a nationwide anthem on Sunday was “disrespectful.”

Strahan’s controversial posture occurred because the Corridor of Famer and his “NFL on Fox” crew had been at Naval Base San Diego for a particular Veterans Day broadcast.

As a part of their hours-long salute to service forward of a full slate of NFL video games — he, Howie Long, Jay Glazer, Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmie Johnson and Rob Gronkowski stood facet by facet for a rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Every one among Strahan’s colleagues listened to the music with their proper palms on their hearts … however when Strahan left his fingers crossed down by his waist — folks rushed to X to go off.

Many labeled his place as “disrespectful,” whereas others referred to as for Fox to fireside the beloved analyst.

“If you can’t respect our military,” one commenter wrote, “you need to be removed from the NFL ON FOX!! GOOD BYE STRAHAN!!”

It is unknown if the 52-year-old was attempting to make any form of assertion along with his pose … though on Monday morning, he made it abundantly clear on his Instagram web page he has nothing however respect for the navy.

Strahan — in a publish honoring his father who served within the Military — wrote, “Thank you to all veterans and active service members who courageously risk their lives to protect us every day. Your selfless service is beyond measure.”