Michael Strahan addresses national anthem 'controversy' with heartfelt video and explanation

Michael Strahan made it clear, even though it’s been clear from the start that he meant exactly zero disrespect when he didn’t put his hand over his heart and that he’s a former “Army brat” who of course respects the armed forces.

The Hall of Famer took to Instagram to explain what happened.

“I was caught up in the moment,” he said, saying how incredible it was to see the sailors around him giving up their lives for our freedom. He panicked when he realized he hadn’t put his hand over his heart during the national anthem and saw his Fox NFL Sunday colleagues doing so. But it was because he was thinking about those around him at the Navy base in San Diego.

Watch the whole video below:

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