Longtime Republican Al Michaels took a jab at Trump and NFL fans went spiraling out of control

But during Amazon Prime's one and only preseason game Thursday night, Michaels came out firing — and, naturally, set the internet ablaze in the process."That is Lake Erie.We think it is still called Lake Erie ...

We're not quite sure at this point," Michaels said during the Patriots-Browns broadcast in Cleveland.TRUMP FLOATS RENAMING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS AFTER REBRANDING HISTORIC LAKE"But we'll be by Lake something like Ontario or whatever it's going to be called by the time we get to Buffalo.Anyway, you know what I'm talking about ...

Read the news."Incredible.A couple things ...Al Michaels attends Netflix's "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" at The Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug.

11, 2025.(Variety via Getty Images)TRUMP TAUNTS CANADA ON RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO THE 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID RISING BORDER TRADE RIFTThursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on Dec 21, 2023, in Inglewood, California.

(Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)Now, because we live in such a divisive time, fans went nuts over Al's comments last night.Some loved the jab at Trump.

Others hated it.Weirdly, the internet couldn't seem to agree on it.Shocking, I know."NFL fans don’t want to watch Trump-hating, America-last announcers.

Al Michaels must apologize," one fan said on X."He should be grateful to live in a country that would pay someone who is barely alive millions to butcher a football game," added another.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP"Remember when Bob Costas tried to get political in 2012 about gun control and he managed to piss off pretty much every person and the nation ..." said a third.Amazing.Of course, you had the complete other side of the spectrum, too."Ironically, Al Michaels was a big republican back in the day.""I’ve seen enough.Al Michaels comeback season.

Top of his game!"And, of course, my personal favorite:That's true....