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Michael Strahan Fires Back at Critics Over Chris Johnson Interview
30 Jul
Summary
- Strahan addressed criticism for his interview with Chris Johnson.
- He stated his focus was on Johnson's ALS journey, not CTE.
- Strahan emphasized Johnson's desire to share his ALS story.
Michael Strahan recently addressed criticism from viewers concerning an interview with former NFL player Chris Johnson. Johnson was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2025 and was interviewed about his condition.
Strahan, who played 15 seasons with the New York Giants, acknowledged the backlash he received for not asking Johnson about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) during their discussion. He pushed back against these critiques, stating that those criticizing should have conducted the interview themselves.
Strahan emphasized that his main goal was to highlight Johnson's experience with ALS, which was the intended focus of the segment. He explained that it was Chris Johnson's moment to share his personal story as he wished, and it was not his place to alter the narrative or grandstand.
