Michael Strahan is facing backlash amid his national anthem controversy, but the Good Morning America host’s fans have his back. The former NFL player caught some heat this week when some people perceived a gesture of his as “disrespectful,” which has since snowballed for Strahan.

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.