Michael Strahan is setting the record straight on his national anthem controversy. The TV personality, 52, spoke out days after backlash ignited when he didn’t put his hand over his heart during “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Fox NFL’s live Veteran’s Day tribute.

Former NFL star Michael Strahan drew the ire of fans on social media after his ill-advised actions during the national anthem on Sunday. The four-time First-Team All-Pro is being slammed for keeping his hands in front of him while “The Star-Spangled Banner” played as FOX broadcast its pregame show from the San Diego Naval Base before Veteran’s Day.

"The only statement that should be made and that I want to make is that I love the military, I've always loved the military, and I will always love the military," he said in a social media post.

Michael Strahan has addressed the controversy that blew up over the weekend when he failed to put his hand over his heart while the "Star Spangled Banner" played during a Fox Sports visit to the Naval Base San Diego for an annual Veteran's Day event.

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Michael Strahan continues to face backlash from people, primarily conservatives, who feel that he disrespected the troops on Veterans Day. On Sunday, he visited the San Diego Naval base with his Fox Sports colleagues.

Michael Strahan was approached outside his home by a reporter seeking his response to the ongoing controversy.

Michael Strahan breaks his silence after being deluged with hate from conservatives for not putting his hand on his heart during the national anthem.

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