Michael Strahan Addresses Nationwide Anthem Backlash, I Wasn’t Making a Assertion!

Michael Strahan is firing once more on the outrage surrounding his stance for the nationwide anthem on Sunday … claiming his hand placement was merely the outcomes of being caught up throughout the second.

The Giants great-turned-TV persona launched a protracted video assertion on the matter … emphatically denying he was attempting to make a political assertion as a result of the “Star-Spangled Banner” carried out all through the Veteran’s Day-themed “Fox NFL Sunday” broadcast from Naval Base San Diego.

Strahan outlined his deep respect for the military is what actually led to his pose … as he was so amazed by the sailors present for the event, he didn’t perceive his co-hosts all had their fingers on their chests as a result of the anthem carried out — which, he admitted, made him to panic.

In its place of fixing mid-song to match the alternative guys and menace wanting like a “fool,” Strahan acknowledged he felt it was most interesting to respectfully maintain his fingers in entrance of him — and that’s what he did.

The Hall of Famer scoffed on the notion he lacked respect for the armed forces — after all, he grew up on a military base and his family is filled with those who served the nation.

As for his tense encounter with a reporter who tried to ask him regarding the subject outside his NYC pad on Tuesday … Strahan shared his regret over how he handled the state of affairs — nevertheless acknowledged he’ll always defend his family and his dwelling.