CAUGHT UP IN THE MOMENT
Michael Strahan is firing back at the outrage surrounding his stance for the national anthem on Sunday ... claiming his hand placement was simply the result of being caught up in the moment.
The Giants great-turned-TV personality released a lengthy video statement on the matter ... emphatically denying he was trying to make a political statement as the "Star-Spangled Banner" played during the Veteran's Day-themed "Fox NFL Sunday" broadcast from Naval Base San Diego.
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Strahan explained his deep respect for the military is what actually led to his pose .