While Michael Strahan was only seen briefly on the broadcast as this occurred, it was enough to draw criticism on social media from some who viewed the gesture as unpatriotic.

Michael Strahan addressed his controversial televised moment, which sparked much backlash ahead of Veterans Day. As Monsters and Critics reported, Strahan’s controversial moment occurred during the National Anthem on a Fox NFL Sunday special Veterans Day tribute show at Naval Base San Diego.

Michael Strahan has come under fire. The former New York Giants defensive end turned NFL on Fox and Good Morning America personality has drawn the ire of social media for his actions—or lack thereof—during the playing of the National Anthem Sunday.