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   Fox Sports' NFL analyst Michael Strahan has spoken out after he was   
   heavily criticized for not placing his hand over his heart during the   
   national anthem.   
      
   On the network's broadcast from the San Diego Naval Base ahead of Veterans   
   Day, the national anthem was played before Sunday's busy schedule of NFL   
   action while a large number of military personnel stood around the crew.   
      
   While every other member of the team stood with their hand over their   
   heart, Strahan angered fans on social media when he instead stood with his   
   hands interlocked in front of him.   
      
   Amid the outrage over his controversial act, the former New York Giants   
   star has shared a photo of his father, Major Gene W. Strahan Sr, during   
   his time in the military on Instagram while paying tribute to veterans   
   across the US.   
      
   'Thank you to all veterans and active service members who courageously   
   risk their lives to protect us every day,' he wrote on his story. 'Your   
   selfless service is beyond measure.   
      
   'Just as I honor my father, I keep all of you in my thoughts each and   
   every day as we would not have the safety and freedoms we cherish without   
   you. Thank You.'   
      
   Strahan has also been a co-host of popular morning talk show Good Morning   
   America since 2016. However, he was absent from Monday's program.   
      
   After he was seen not covering his heart during the Star Spangled Banner,   
   the 52-year-old was branded 'unpatriotic' by furious Americans who took to   
   social media to vent their frustrations.   
      
   Along with a photo of the moment, Newsmax host Todd Starnes first posted:   
   'Michael Strahan disrespected the military during a Veterans Day pre-game   
   show on @NFLonFOX.   
      
   '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.'   
      
   Another fan commented: 'What the hell is wrong with Michael Strahan!? On   
   effing Veterans Day! Boo, @NFL. Boo, @NFLonFOX. Not cool.'   
      
   A third added: 'Fire Michael Strahan! This is unacceptable!'   
      
   '@NFLonFOX Michael Strahan, standing with US military honoring Veterans   
   Day can't show honor and respect during the National Anthem... Wow!',   
   wrote another   
      
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