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‘Won’t happen under Kamala-Biden ticket’: Fox Sports duo caught mocking military flyover in apparent hot mic moment (VIDEO) | ‘Won’t happen under Kamala-Biden ticket’: Fox Sports duo caught mocking military flyover in apparent hot mic moment (VIDEO) |
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Fox Sports casters Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have caused quite a controversy among conservative circles in the US after they were apparently caught on a hot mic poking fun at military flyovers before sports events. | Fox Sports casters Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have caused quite a controversy among conservative circles in the US after they were apparently caught on a hot mic poking fun at military flyovers before sports events. |
The hot mic moment happened during Fox Sports’ coverage of Sunday’s NFC game between the Packers and Buccaneers. In a video published by Defector (who said it got it from an unnamed “tipster”), the pair is heard mocking pregame military flyovers, a regular occurrence at US sporting events, as a waste of taxpayer money. | The hot mic moment happened during Fox Sports’ coverage of Sunday’s NFC game between the Packers and Buccaneers. In a video published by Defector (who said it got it from an unnamed “tipster”), the pair is heard mocking pregame military flyovers, a regular occurrence at US sporting events, as a waste of taxpayer money. |
As four A-10 ‘Thunderbolt’ aircrafts flew over the mostly empty Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, the pair bantered about the spectacle. | As four A-10 ‘Thunderbolt’ aircrafts flew over the mostly empty Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, the pair bantered about the spectacle. |
“That’s a lot of jet fuel just to do a little flyover,” Aikman said. | “That’s a lot of jet fuel just to do a little flyover,” Aikman said. |
“That’s your hard-earned money and your tax dollars at work,” Buck wryly replied. | “That’s your hard-earned money and your tax dollars at work,” Buck wryly replied. |
“That stuff ain’t happening with the Kamala-Biden ticket, I’ll tell you that right now, partner,” Aikman, in an off-the-cuff remark. | “That stuff ain’t happening with the Kamala-Biden ticket, I’ll tell you that right now, partner,” Aikman, in an off-the-cuff remark. |
While discussing the case on Twitter, many agreed with the sportscasters, decrying the “faux patriotism” of the flyover spectacles. | While discussing the case on Twitter, many agreed with the sportscasters, decrying the “faux patriotism” of the flyover spectacles. |
Some suggested the flyover budget would be best spent on coronavirus stimulus packages for small businesses struggling during the pandemic. | Some suggested the flyover budget would be best spent on coronavirus stimulus packages for small businesses struggling during the pandemic. |
A lot of responses were irate at the perceived slight against military service personnel and veterans. | A lot of responses were irate at the perceived slight against military service personnel and veterans. |
Rather fittingly, many used the hot mic moment as a political football, to slam their opponents as un-American and unpatriotic. | Rather fittingly, many used the hot mic moment as a political football, to slam their opponents as un-American and unpatriotic. |
Others couldn’t help but notice the reference to the “Kamala-Biden” ticket, apparently pointing to the fact that Kamala Harris is Biden’s VP pick. | |
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