Fox Sports NFL analyst Michael Strahan is under heated backlash after his behavior during the playing of the national anthem.

Fans are demanding the “Good Morning America” host be fired for his “cowardly” act during the Fox Veterans Day broadcast from Naval Base San Diego. Strahan, who played 15 seasons with the New York Giants. He was seen during the national anthem standing with his hands in front of him rather than placing a hand over his heart as others in the lineup did.

What the hell is wrong with Michael Strahan!? On effing Veterans Day! Boo, @NFL. Boo, @NFLonFOX. Not cool. pic.twitter.com/4Z9yt1Jxjh

— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) November 10, 2024

Standing next to Rob Gronkowski, Strahan briefly appeared in a camera shot that showed the glaring difference between the 52-year-old’s stance and others, including Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, and Jay Glazer.

We conclude our show at the Naval Base San Diego with the national anthem pic.twitter.com/lDb2g6oF0f

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 10, 2024

The move was slammed as “disrespectful” given the location and the context of the moment ahead of Veterans Day on Monday.

“Michael Strahan disrespected the military during a Veterans Day pre-game show on @NFLonFOX,” Newsmax host Todd Starnes criticized on X. “The great irony is Strahan on a ship surrounded by men and women who would willingly sacrifice their lives to protect his freedom. So, his behavior is not just repugnant, it’s downright cowardly.”

But Strahan has previously spoken of his respect for the military and for veterans. His father, Maj. Gene W. Strahan served for 23 years in the U.S. Army and was “a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division.”

My father and hero Maj. Gene W. Strahan, Sr. My dad served for 23 years in the army and was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. On #VeteransDay and every day I honor my father and all veterans and active service men and women who risked their lives to protect us. pic.twitter.com/XVuu26Cb9H

— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) November 11, 2022

But viewers were not appeased by Strahan’s connection to the military or his past tributes.

Very disrespectful, Michael Strahan. Not placing your hand over your heart for the national anthem. If you don’t want to show respect for the country I served. Leave!!!

— Tony Guyette (@GuyetteTony) November 10, 2024

Cancel Strahan!

— Angie G (@MomAngtrades) November 10, 2024

Strahan couldn’t put his hand over his heart? HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO EVERYONE EXCEPT MICHAEL STRAHAN!! NO CLASS!!

— Dean Garza (@GarzaDean) November 10, 2024

Michael Strahan disrespected every service member. Someone needs to remind him the reason for his freedom is because of our BRAVE Men and Women in the military. Shame on him!

— lifesabeach (@CrochetonBeach) November 10, 2024

Bosa might get fined for wearing a MAGA hat last week but it’s ok for @michaelstrahan to do this during the national anthem ON A NAVAL BASE??

— Beth (@bethanne2445) November 10, 2024

Pathetic! Fire Strahan now!!!!!!!

— Lu Verner (@lverner66) November 10, 2024

F Strahan. Can’t put his hand over his heart. While on a navy ship on Veterans Day weekend. Get his off the air

— Paul K (@pmk82us) November 10, 2024

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