Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., told Newsmax he is not joining the people outraged over an image of NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan appearing to disrespect the National Anthem.

During Fox NFL Sunday’s broadcast at Naval Base San Diego, Strahan did not put his right palm over his heart while the anthem was being played, leaving his hands crossed down by his waist. Strahan is the son of an Army major.

McCormick, the chair of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committee, reminded “National Report,” that just a few years ago people were kneeling during the national anthem.

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