jay glazer I came to the defense of michael strahan It comes a day after Michael was slammed by critics online who called his stance on the FOX Sports Veterans Day special “disrespectful.”
Posted by Jay × He issued a statement Monday in response to backlash from friends and colleagues who highlighted Michael’s deep-rooted respect for the military and quiet dedication to veterans. Jay describes how MS learned from his father and how life on an Army base shaped him.
I saw the criticism that @Michael Strahan. Let me just say this: I don’t know if I have a friend who is more proud of his military roots than Michael. He grew up on an Army base and always talks about what he learned from his father, Major Gene Strahan, and what his time there was like. …
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 11, 2024
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Jay said, “I know people are quick to get angry these days, but maybe first, how about this as a novel idea? Ask them if they’re protesting something. When they’re protesting, You want people to know, right?”
He concluded with this: “He wasn’t like that. He was just so caught up in how beautiful that moment was during the national anthem that he didn’t think about it. Before you get angry and start a mob, ask that guy. And… You may even find out about all he did for us.” Longtime veterans. ”
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In case you missed it, as part of the broadcast salute ahead of Sunday’s NFL game, Michael and his “Fox NFL Sunday” colleagues stood side by side for a rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. Everyone listened to the song with their right palm on their chest except Michael…Michael I kept my hands crossed at my waist..
Many people online criticized it as rude. Michael has yet to make a public statement about the backlash he has received.
